Tamika Mkandawire is set for a return to the Leyton Orient defence at Port Vale after six weeks out with a hernia injury.The centre-back resumed full training on Thursday following hernia surgery and is likely to be thrust straight back into action with Brian Saah now missing through injury.

Saah suffered a hamstring strain during Monday's defeat to Cheltenham and will struggle to play another game this season.

Another centre-back, Sam Oji, is also back in training after recovering from a hamstring problem but is a little further away from fitness.

Midfielder John Melligan is the only other absentee as he serves the second game of a three-match suspension following his sending-off against Carlisle on Easter Saturday.

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