Andy Monkhouse and Ritchie Jones should be fit to return to the Hartlepool United squad for the trip to Tranmere Rovers on Saturday.Monkhouse suffered a thigh injury in the opening-day win against Colchester, while fellow midfielder Jones, who scored in that game, hurt his ribs.

Both players were rested for the midweek Carling Cup clash with Scunthorpe and should be back in contention.

David Foley and Alan Power replaced the duo and impressed in the 3-0 win against the Iron and they will be on stand-by to come in if needed.

Ben Clark is the only definite absentee with an ankle injury, while Willie Boland is expected to return to the centre of midfield.

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