Marlon Broomes may start for Tranmere, while Gillingham boss Mark Stimson has no new injury worries.
Broomes set to keep Rovers place; Stimson has no new worries
Marlon Broomes may start for Tranmere, while Gillingham boss Mark Stimson has no new injury worries.
Highly-experienced centre-back Broomes was signed earlier this week on a non-contract basis following his release from Blackpool.
He made his debut in Tuesday's 4-0 Carling Cup first-round win over Grimsby and played 90 minutes at the heart of Rovers' defence.
Gavin Gunning, the Republic of Ireland Under-19 international on loan from Blackburn, is available again after the Barclays Premier League club declined permission for him to play in the Carling Cup.
However, striker Bas Savage is not expected to play until the New Year because of a ruptured Achilles tendon injury which he sustained towards the end of last season.
Michael Ricketts has joined the club on a free transfer and should be included in John Barnes' side.
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The Gills have made a blistering start to the campaign, thumping Swindon 5-0 in their League One opener before beating Championship side Plymouth 2-1 in the Carling Cup on Tuesday.
Midfielder Kevin Maher overcame a dead leg to start in the win over Argyle and will compete with teenager Jack Payne for a start at Prenton Park, while Stimson must again choose between goalkeepers Alan Julian and Simon Royce after giving the latter the nod in midweek.
Mark Bentley was rested in the Carling Cup and should reclaim his place from Chris Palmer, while the rest of Stimson's team picks itself after their impressive start.
Midfielder Stuart Lewis and centre-back Simon King will both be out for up to three months with ruptured ankle ligaments, while forward Dennis Oli hopes to be in contention later this month after a knee injury.
Striker Simeon Jackson will hope to continue his good form against Tranmere, having already hit four goals so far this season.
