Stanley start life after Coleman

Alan Burton is the only remaining concern for Accrington, who begin life without John Coleman with the visit of Gillingham.

Burton is still weeks away from action as he continues his rehabilitation from a double hernia operation.

Fellow defender Sean Hessey has resumed training following a hamstring injury and could be selected in Leam Richardson's first squad since taking caretaker charge following Coleman and assistant Jimmy Bell's departure to Rochdale this week.

Veteran playmaker Bryan Hughes is also part of the interim backroom team and is expected to keep his place in the side.

Director of youth Phil Hackney completes the temporary management trio and he told Accrington's official website that the players remain fully focused on the task in hand against Andy Hessenthaler's side.

"The players are still very enthusiastic about what they want to achieve this season and hopefully we'll guide them in that direction."