New signing Ben Starosta will not be available for Bradford's League Two trip to Bury following his loan move from Sheffield United.The Poland Under-20 international full-back will have to wait until Saturday's visit of Barnet for his City debut.

Eddie Johnson could return to the squad following a back injury that had sidelined him for two months, but defender Mark Bower remains sidelined for a further six weeks following knee surgery.

The Yorkshire club's scheduled clash at Rochdale on Saturday was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch, but McCall will be keen for his side to return to action after two successive victories.

Striker Peter Thorne will be hoping to add to his recent goals tally after firing four in as many matches.

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