Carlisle v Dagenham preview

Team news for Saturday's League One clash between Carlisle and Dagenham & Redbridge at Brunton Park.

Carlisle manager Greg Abbott will have Mike Grella available for the visit of Dagenham. The on-loan Leeds striker has recovered from illness and boosts Abbott's attacking options. Thomas Cruise, who extended his loan at the club from Arsenal this week, is set to continue at left-back in the absence of Sean McDaid who is ruled out for the rest of the season. Defender Tony Kane is still recovering from minor knee surgery and is not expected back until the new year but midfielder James Berrett has give Abbott a boost by declaring himself fit after recovering from a niggle. Defender Peter Murphy is doubtful with a back problem while Danny Livesey is ruled out with an on-going groin problem. Dagenham boss John Still is waiting on the fitness of Will Antwi and Gavin Tomlin as he prepares to resume action at Carlisle. The Daggers have not played since November 23 but did play a behind-closed doors friendly with Gillingham last Friday which saw Antwi (groin) and Tomlin (ankle) pick up injuries. However the duo were not seriously injured and are both in contention for the long trip north. Goalkeeper Chris Lewington injured his thigh at Plymouth at the end of last month but is now back to full fitness so loan signing Simon Locke, from Reading, is unlikely to feature. Watford defender Eddie Oshodi could be in the squad for the first time since signing on a month-long loan while Scott Doe (ankle) and Josh Scott (ankle) could feature after returning from long-term injuries.