Bradford v Portsmouth '“ early team news

Bradford's player crisis is beginning to slightly ease, with several returning to face Pompey tomorrow.Â
Tom Naylor returns for Pompey after serving a one-match suspension. Picture: Joe PeplerTom Naylor returns for Pompey after serving a one-match suspension. Picture: Joe Pepler
Tom Naylor returns for Pompey after serving a one-match suspension. Picture: Joe Pepler

George Miller and Ryan McGowan are back from suspension, having missed the 4-0 hammering at Gillingham.

Meanwhile, Adam Chicksen is available again following a muscle tear and is expected to feature in the match-day 18.

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However, Sean Scannell is struggling with a stiff back, while definitely out are Jake Reeves (groin), Alex Jones, (hamstring), Joe Riley (calf), Tyrell Robinson (unavailable), Ben Wilson (hamstring), Kelvin Mellor (broken foot), Danny Devine and Luca Colville.

Tom Naylor returns for Pompey after serving a one-match suspension. Picture: Joe PeplerTom Naylor returns for Pompey after serving a one-match suspension. Picture: Joe Pepler
Tom Naylor returns for Pompey after serving a one-match suspension. Picture: Joe Pepler

Former Blues loanee Eoin Doyle is expected to feature in attack for David Hopkin's team.

Meanwhile, Nathan Thompson will be absent for the trip to Valley Parade for Pompey. 

The defender picked up his fifth league booking of the season at Accrington last weekend and will serve a one-match suspension.

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Anton Walkes is set to replace the former Swindon skipper at right-back. 

However, Tom Naylor returns following his one-match ban and is likely to come straight back into Jackett's starting XI. 

The Aston Villa loanee underwent an operation to remove a cyst from his knee last month. 

Dion Donohue (hamstring) remains sidelined.