Steve Jones, Alan Mahon and Clarke Carlisle are doubtful for Burnley ahead of the Championship game against Colchester at Turf Moor.Striker Jones (knee) and midfielder Mahon (groin) both missed Saturday's 2-1 defeat to West Brom after sustaining injuries in training last week.

Defender Carlisle is still struggling with a hamstring injury which has kept him sidelined for the Clarets' last six games.

Striker Kyle Lafferty returns after serving a four-match ban following his dismissal against Arsenal in the FA Cup.

Fellow frontman Andrew Cole and midfielder Mark Randall are both in contention for their full debuts after making substitute appearances in last weekend's loss - the Clarets' first defeat in four.

A return to winning ways against the struggling Us could see the Clarets climb up from 10th into the play-off places.

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