Michael Mancienne made a successful return to action from his hamstring injury by playing an hour for the reserves against Crystal Palace.The on-loan Chelsea defender has been sidelined for six weeks with a hamstring injury but put himself in contention for Saturday's trip to Sheffield United by coming through unscathed in a 0-0 draw.

Midfielder Simon Walton got another 90 minutes under his belt as he continues to build up his fitness following a broken leg.

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