Gillingham boss Neil Harris will be hoping Shaun Williams is fit to take his place in midfield when table-topping Stevenage arrive on Saturday.

Williams, captain while Stuart O’Keefe recovers from a hamstring injury, played against Crewe with his ankle strapped last weekend and was given 45 minutes of their EFL Trophy tie against Colchester United in midweek.

Harris, on a five-match unbeaten run in all competitions, made several changes for Tuesday night’s penalty-shootout win over Colchester United and shuffled his side again at the break with one eye on the Stevenage clash.

David Tutonda is recovering from surgery while Olly Lee and Ben Reeves are also expected to be absent.

Knowing Stevenage are going to prove to be a stern test, Gills boss Neil Harris is hoping his side can be a threat going forward.

“You do want to test yourselves against the top teams. I am being patient, one step at a time. We are playing with a bit more confidence. We need a bit more quality at times in the final third.”

“Stevenage are in form, they’ve signed good players. For me, it’s just another game. I think the fans are seeing improved performances.”

“We are certainly becoming more productive at the top end of the pitch. Goals breed confidence. Every game at the level is a challenge. Stevenage will be in a good place mentally, confident. They will ask a lot of questions.”

“On the whole the players are in a good place. Individually they are getting better. We continually look to improve as a group.”

Stevenage manager Steve Evans returns to Priestfield for the first time since being sacked as Gills boss back in January and it’s a much anticipated return with no love lost between Evans and Gills owner Paul Scally.

Evans is on the hunt for a sixth straight victory in all competitions and ninth in his last ten.

The Scot has taken advantage of having no game in midweek and goes into the match with a healthy squad.

Former Gills striker Luke Norris could be back in contention after missing the win over Swindon with a broken nose.

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