Cobblers team news v Huddersfield - latest on McGeehan, Perkins Hoskins, Willis and Wormleighton
Sam Hoskins and Cameron McGeehan both have a chance of being named in the squad when Cobblers host Huddersfield on Tuesday – but Jack Perkins could miss out.
Hoskins, who is Northampton’s top scorer this season, has not played since injuring his hamstring in the defeat to Luton at the end of October, while McGeehan’s missed the last three games in all competitions due to a calf problem sustained in training.
However, Perkins is a doubt for Huddersfield after picking up a knock and there’s also a question mark over Jordan Willis following the injury he suffered against Wycombe. Joe Wormleighton and Jack Vale are not yet back in training.
"The squad's all good,” said Kevin Nolan on Monday. “We’ve had Cam training with us again and Sam’s back in as well. Joe Wormleighton isn’t far off and Valey’s not far behind him. Jordan (Willis) and Jack Perkins have little tweaks so we’ll make a late decision on those two.
"Apart from that, we’re looking really healthy and strong and there are some selection headaches for me, which is nice! There’s good competition and they’re all at it in training because they want to get into the 18 and the 11 and that’s something I spoke about when we assembled the squad in the summer.
"I want my life to be difficult because players are playing well and everyone will be needed, especially with such a busy fixture list coming up.”
Nolan gave his squad some time off after their win over Wycombe in the EFL Trophy before they returned to training on Sunday.
"Hopefully we’ve got the balance right,” he added. “We gave the lads a couple of days off after the Tuesday game and then they were back in over the weekend. We’re ready for the game tomorrow and I’m looking forward to it.”