Gillingham must make do without Jack Payne for the next month through injury and that could be cause for concern.

Medial ligament damage to his knee will leave him sidelined for several weeks.

Payne (pictured) may only be 19 but he is fast becoming a key figure for the Gills and his brief absences this season have already proved costly.

The youngster’s substitution at Rotherham, because of illness, was followed by a monumental collapse and his departure at the weekend preceded another break down in the team’s ability to defend.

Just how much will he be missed?

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