Chester defender Paul Linwood faces another late fitness test ahead of the trip to Dagenham as he continues to be hampered by a groin problem.The 24-year-old failed to overcome the injury in time for Saturday's last gasp 3-2 defeat to Accrington but should come back into contention for Tuesday night's clash.

Midfielder Kevin Ellison completes a three-match ban and will return for Saturday's match with Notts County after his proposed move to Stockport eventually fell through.

Striker Nathan Lowndes remains sidelined as he is still struggling with the thigh injury which has kept him out for the last two months.

Bobby Williamson's side will be looking to turn around their woeful recent form against the second-from-bottom Daggers after failing to win in the last 10 games.

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