York v Ebbsfleet

Darius Charles could make a welcome return to the heart of Ebbsfleet's defence at York on Saturday.

The 21-year-old former Brentford defender is making steady progress after an ankle injury kept him out of the side for the last week.

"I would think he's got a better than 50-50 chance," said Fleet assistant manager Alan Kimble.

"Obviously, we would like him back in contention and the sooner the better."

Club captain Paul McCarthy is also nearing full fitness after a long injury-enforced absence caused by a back problem.

"Paul Wilson, our physio, is pleased with his progress and he is close to a return," Kimble added.

The Fleet go into the game fresh from Tuesday's first defence of the FA Trophy at Bognor where they won 2-0.

Kimble called for a repeat of what he described as a "thoroughly professional performance" at Nyewood Lane.

"We were very pleased with the way we went about our business at Bognor," he said.

"The tie presented us with a potential banana skin but we came through unscathed thanks to a thoroughly professional performance."

York are undergoing a period of transition under new manager Martin Foyle who succeeded Colin Walker late last month.

"When a new manager comes in all the players will be out to make an impression and it will be no different at York," warned Kimble.