Martijn Reuser's recent return to reserves action has eased fears that he would require an operation to rid him of his groin problem. Reuser was in the second string side which beat Fulham 6-1 on Wednesday.

Reuser is one of a number of Town's injured players on the way back. Alan Mahon appears to be over his hamstring injury and his loan is set to restart in time for next weekend's match against Sheffield United.

The Blackburn player's loan was halted while he got over his injury, picked up during the 1-0 win against Stoke.

Mahon has been working with Town fitness coach Simon Thadani in a bid to get fit for the visit of the Blades.

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