Gillingham will monitor several players carrying injury worries ahead of the visit of Rochdale.

Forward Frank Nouble came off the bench for the closing stages of the 1-0 defeat at Oxford on Tuesday night following his return from a hamstring problem, so could be in contention to start.

Australian right-back Chris Herd was an unused substitute, but could be recalled to the side after missing last weekend’s win at Walsall because of an ankle injury.

Both have had a good week’s training according to Assistant Manager, David Kerslake and are in contention to feature.

Defender Bradley Garmston has been out with a hamstring injury, so will be assessed along with Ryan Jackson, who had been troubled by a groin problem.

Midfielder Lee Martin (ankle) and defender Aaron Morris (knee) continue their recoveries, along with goalkeeper Jonathan Bond (groin).

Rochdale welcome back striker Joe Bunney from a one-match suspension.

The 23-year-old sat out the 4-0 win over Walsall in midweek after collecting five yellow cards.

Dale will hope Keith Keane is fit after he also missed the Walsall victory with a knock while Calvin Andrew serves the seventh of his 12-game suspension.

Dale have been battling significant injury problems, with Brian Barry-Murphy, Jamie Allen and Peter Vincenti all sidelined, but have nevertheless been in fine form, scoring 10 goals without reply in their last three games.