Notts County are boosted by the return of a quartet of players for the crucial derby clash against relegation rivals Mansfield at Meadow Lane.Defensive duo Mike Edwards (dead leg) and Michael Johnson (groin) have recovered from the problems that ruled them out of the goalless draw at Shrewsbury on Bank Holiday Monday.

Midfielders Gavin Strachan and Myles Weston both resumed training this week after being on the sidelines for a month with hamstring trouble and come into contention.

Ali Gibb continues to be a slight doubt with a knee injury so former Mansfield goalkeeper Kevin Pilkington is the only member of Ian McParland's squad definitely ruled out.

Pilkington is still recovering after fracturing his leg in training last month.

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