Becchio injury blow

The Norwich City loan man suffered the fracture in a behind-closed-doors match, dealing an unwanted blow before Friday's sell-out derby clash with Leeds United at the New York Stadium.

Evans added: "Our dialogue with Norwich City in relation to the player will continue to ensure we get him back playing at the earliest opportunity."

On a more postive note, long-term injury absentee Rob Milsom will be available and defenders Richard Wood and Kirk Broadfoot are pushing to be fit for the weekend.

Richard Brindley felt his hamstring in last week's draw at Norwich and is said to be making a steady recovery.