Barnsley's new signing Jon Macken is expected to go straight into the starting line-up for the visit of Colchester on Tuesday night.Macken, who spent two months on loan at Oakwell at the end of last year, scoring three goals in 11 appearances, could partner new loan signing Daniel Nardiello in attack.

Winger Martin Devaney will also boost manager Simon Davey's squad after missing the FA Cup win at Southend through illness and Marciano Van Homoet is expected to shake off a calf injury.

The Dutch defender was forced off after the hour-mark at Roots Hall and replaced by Rob Kozluk, who would step in again if Van Homoet fails to make it.

Barnsley are hoping to halt their recent slide down the table after failing to win any of their last eight league matches.

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