As expected John McGreal is a huge doubt for tomorrow's clash with fellow promoted club Manchester City. McGreal damaged his thigh when colliding with a post when heading the ball from danger in the second half of Monday's live Sky game with Coventry. He is very unlikely to be fit as there his thigh is still painfully swollen and it looks likely that Titus Bramble will take his place. With Manu Thetis limping off with an injury in the reserves on Wednesday and Wanyne Brown also injured there could be a recall to the bench for player-coach Tony Mowbray. He has yet to appear this season, but he looks more likely to get a call if a centre-half is required on the bench than youngster Justin Miller.

Richard Naylor is virtually certain not to play any part and has already undergone a scan on his troublesome knee. He is set to see a specialist on Monday. Naylor has missed a lot of training lately and will be hopeful that it is nothing too serious. Neil Midgley has been drafted into the squad for tomorrow.

Gary Croft is suffering from a hip problem and Amir Karic looks likely to get a place on the subs' bench should George Burley feel he needs a full-back there.

Likely squad: R Wright, Branagan, Croft, Wilnis, Karic, Bramble, Venus, Hreidarsson, Mowbray, Holland, Magilton, J Wright, Reuser, Stewart, Scowcroft, Johnson and Midgley.

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