Town wideman Wes Burns is set to see a specialist today regarding the shoulder injury he suffered while away with Wales with the club hopeful that the 28-year-old won't require surgery which would keep him out for months.

Burns, who suffered the knock when falling awkwardly early in the friendly against Gibraltar, was one of two players away with Wales alongside Nathan Broadhead, who manager Kieran McKenna says enjoyed a better week away.

“Nathan had a good camp with his goal and getting some minutes against Croatia as well, so he’s come back in good spirits and fit,” McKenna said.

“Wes has obviously picked up a shoulder injury, he’s seeing a specialist today, so we’ll find out a little bit more about what the plan is.

“He’s obviously very disappointed about that but that’s part of football, so he’ll deal with it, we’ll deal with it and we’ll learn a little more about how long it’s going to be.”

Asked how long Burns might be out, McKenna reflected: “It’s a shoulder injury, so it’ll depend on whether it’s a surgical repair or conservative treatment.

“In the discussions at the moment, if it’s a surgical repair, it’s months, but they’re pretty positive about the chances of being able to heal it through other methods.

“If that’s the case then it would more weeks than months, so we should find out more with the specialist today. But even then it’s something that we’ll have to monitor ongoing.”

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backwaywhen added 14:53 - Oct 18 Blimey only now having a scan ….. this happened last week ?
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warwickblue added 15:44 - Oct 18 Doesn't say anything about a scan.... Would usually have to wait several days after any injury for swelling to subside.
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Karlosfandangal added 15:57 - Oct 18 Times for Hutchinson to shine
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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 16:06 - Oct 18 The worry was that our fine form might falter when the injuries start to kick in. Hopefully, we've got cover enough for that not to happen - but Burns will undoubtedly be missed.
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Suffolkboy added 16:14 - Oct 18 Very best of good luck WB ; all at ITFC will miss you and your enthusiasm and commitment AND hope you’ll soon be a fit man again ! COYB
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SWBlue22 added 16:23 - Oct 18 How has he not already had a scan ? Are we using the NHS ?
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BobbyBell added 16:23 - Oct 18 This is a bow of course but we have Hutchinson and Jackson who can play that role or maybe even push Williams into a more attacking role with Clarke or JD behind him. At least we have options but let's hope Wes does not need the operation.
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Wallingford_Boy added 16:40 - Oct 18 SWBlue22, I guess it’s like any serious injury, need the swelling to go down before a scan will show up the damage.
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JimInGreensboro added 17:00 - Oct 18 Actually, you don’t need to wait for swelling to subside before a scan.
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Linkboy13 added 17:30 - Oct 18 Yes he will be sorely missed being one of McKenna's automatic choices. It will give a chance to see if Hutchinson can do it week in week out. My guess is he will be sharing the role with Jackson. Don't think there's any chance of weakening the defence by moving Williams forward managers tend not to do that.
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ArnieM added 17:36 - Oct 18 What the hell has taken so Long for this MRI to happen?? Access to scanner ? Not getting good vibes about this tbh. Fingers crossed.
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Saxonblue74 added 17:55 - Oct 18 I'm quite sure he's having the best treatment possible, and at the very earliest opportunity. Of course its disappointing but great that we have such strength in depth. No position is without top class cover at least, but more likely competition for it.
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Jugsy added 17:56 - Oct 18 Hutchinson, Jackson or Harness to get a go. We're not poor in that department. After the Huddersfield game I thought Hutchinson should get the nod over Burns, then he went and scored in the next game :D shows what I know! (not a lot)
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BeattiesBackPocket added 09:29 - Oct 19 Swelling always has to go down before you can do scans or get to the root of the problem. On another note I love Wes he’s been great for us but that’s one position we do have good back up in Hutchinson and even Jackson. Worst case scenario even Harness can play that side although he’s better on the left.
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dirtydingusmagee added 10:16 - Oct 20 fingers crossed .
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