Leicester boss Ian Holloway has been boosted by the return of four players ahead of the crucial home clash against relegated Colchester.On-loan midfielder Lee Hendrie is available again after being ineligible to face his parent club Sheffield United last week, while striker Barry Hayles completed a two-match suspension at Bramall Lane.

Fellow frontman DJ Campbell and left-sided player Jamie Clapham have recovered from their groin problems.

Patrick Kisnorbo will not begin a two-match ban after his controversial red card against the Blades was rescinded on appeal, so the Australian will resume his central defensive partnership alongside Bruno N'Gotty.

Leicester slipped into the drop zone following Barnsley's surprise 3-0 win at promotion-chasing Watford on Wednesday evening - a result which also confirmed Colchester's relegation.

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