Striker Eddie Johnson could return to boss Stuart McCall's line-up as Bradford City travel to Rochdale on Saturday.The 23-year-old striker has been absent for two months due to a back injury and should be recalled to the Bantams' squad after coming through 90 minutes of a reserves match unscathed in midweek.

McCall will once again have to do without the services of defender Mark Bower though as he remains sidelined for a further six weeks following knee surgery.

The Yorkshire club have no other fresh injury or suspension concerns as they look to maintain their 100% winning start to 2008.

Striker Peter Thorne will be looking to continue his scoring form after the hat-trick he fired past Notts County last Saturday as the Bantams search for their fourth away win of the season.

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