Leeds hope to welcome back top scorer Jermaine Beckford for the first leg of their League One play-off semi-final at home to Carlisle.The 24-year-old, who has scored 20 goals this season, has been sidelined with an ankle injury since the 3-2 home win against the Cumbrians last month.

However, he returned to training on Thursday and boss Gary McAllister said: "We're hopeful about Jermaine."

McAllister has no new injury worries, but must decide who will fill the left-back slot against Carlisle with Alan Sheehan suspended.

Bradley Johnson filled the void last time out against Gillingham but the Whites boss is remaining guarded about his team selection.

The game looks set to be a sell-out after a crowd of over 38,000 watched the final league game of the campaign against the Gills.

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