Josh Lelan is pushing for a recall as Northampton prepare to host Colchester in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy.

The defender returned to the squad during Saturday's draw at Accrington following suspension, but loanee Adam Yates has impressed at full-back since and could retain his place.

Ricky Holmes, Brendan Moloney and Evan Horwood are absentees for the Cobblers, while Zander Diamond is unlikely to be risked following a dead leg.

Chris Wilder's side ended a run of three successive losses at the weekend and captain Marc Richards hinted his manager may decide to rotate the squad.

Colchester have Macauley Bonne available for the trip to Sixfields after the striker opted not to join up with Zimbabwe.

Bonne was poised to miss two matches in seven days for the African Nations Cup qualifier with Guinea, but the call-up came after the FIFA deadline where he would be obliged to attend and he will instead stay with the U's.

Midfielder Owen Garvan could make his first start for Colchester, while on-loan Charlton winger Callum Harriott could continue in the side.

Captain Chris Porter (ankle) and Darren Ambrose (foot) were not involved in Saturday's draw with Scunthorpe and may be out again.