Kenny Jackett's defensive dilemma ahead Portsmouth's trip to Accrington Stanley

The vice-skipper has missed Pompey’s past two matches after sustaining his setback at Ipswich.

Brown’s unlikely to start but might be included on the bench at the Wham Stadium.

Apart from that, Kenny Jackett has a clean bill of health to select from.

The five players who tested positive for coronavirus – one being Jack Whatmough – are over their problems and the Blues have no further cases.

Rasmus Nicolaisen replaced Whatmough at Hull but the academy graduate is challenging to regain his starting spot in central defence.

However, Nicolaisen had his best game for Pompey in the 2-0 victory over the Tigers before games with Swindon and Bristol Rovers were postponed.

Jackett has a decision to make on who’ll feature alongside ever-present Sean Raggett.

Meanwhile, Callum Johnson will face his former club for the first time since joining the Blues in the summer.

Like the visitors, Stanley have been out of action since before Christmas after matches with Sunderland and Doncaster were cancelled.

John Coleman’s side currently have no fresh concerns ahead of the Blues’ visit to Lancashire.

Their break has allowed Ross Sykes and Tariq Uwakwe to continue to work their way to full fitness.

The duo were unused substitutes against Blackpool in Accrington’s last game.