Skipper Jason De Vos is thought unlikely to be fit enough to return to action when the Blues travel to Watford in the FA Cup on Saturday. The Canadian cracked a metatarsal in training last month.

De Vos, 33, will see a specialist and undergo x-rays this week but the Hornets game is likely to come too soon.

The Town squad are spending two days away at an Essex country club as they prepare for their first FA Cup fifth round tie in 11 years. The Blues have sold out of tickets for the tie.

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