Marc Tierney and Kem Izzet should return to the Colchester squad for the trip to Millwall.

Defender Tierney sat out last weekend's 2-1 win over Walsall through suspension and midfielder Izzet was absent due to a bout of flu.

Tierney will hope to get the nod over Matt Lockwood at left-back, and if Izzet is fully fit he will challenge West Ham loanee Josh Payne for a place in the centre.

Defenders Pat Baldwin and Paul Reid (both knee) continued their recovery from long-term injuries with run-outs for the reserves in midweek, but with the Us on a nine-match unbeaten run neither need to be rushed back.

Winger Ashley Vincent and striker Scott Vernon (both ankle) are still on the sidelines.