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Image: Lester: Hoping to feature

Chesterfield striker Jack Lester is hoping to be involved against local rivals Rotherham.

Spireites waits on Lester, Millers may be unchanged

Chesterfield striker Jack Lester is hoping to be involved against local rivals Rotherham. The former Nottingham Forest striker was taken to hospital following a tackle from MK Dons defender Danny Swailes in the Spireites' recent 2-1 win at the league leaders. However, scans revealed no break or serious ligament damage in Lester's calf and ankle and he has returned to training and has an outside chance of featuring. Veteran Steve Fletcher will partner Jamie Ward if Lester cannot be called, while captain Aaron Downes and Phil Picken are both available after suspension. Millers manager Mark Robins has no new injury or suspension problems and just the one long-term absentee in goalkeeper Steve Cann, who is recovering from a dislocated shoulder. Striker Derek Holmes scored in last week's 2-0 win over Shrewsbury after returning from a six-week injury lay-off due to a broken foot and is expected to continue up front. The Millers have climbed up to third place in the table in recent weeks on the back of six successive league wins.