Colchester will once again be without John White for the crucial trip to Plymouth Argyle in the Championship on Tuesday night.The full-back missed Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Wolves with a dislocated elbow and will not recover in time.

Dean Hammond should return to the heart of the Us' midfield in place of Karl Duguid who is rated doubtful following the foot injury which forced him off during the first half at the weekend.

Veteran striker Teddy Sheringham competes for a place in attack alongside Kevin Lisbie after announcing his plans to retire at the end of the season.

Goalkeeping coach Ademola Bankole is again set for an appearance on the bench with second-choice keeper Mark Cousins forced out due to a bout of appendicitis.

Defender Pat Baldwin is still struggling with a knee injury and forward Mark Yeates (shoulder) is out for the rest of the season.

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