GILLINGHAM'S injury list has grown even longer after goalkeeper Jason Brown fractured his left thumb while on international duty with Wales.

The in-form stopper has been an ever-present this season, but he is now likely to be out for two months.

The loss of Brown means 37-year-old player-coach Paul Crichton will make his Gills debut against Yeovil at Priestfield on Saturday.

But despite the presence and experience of Crichton, the loss of Brown is a blow to Neale Cooper.

He said: "It's hard at the moment and it was disappointing to hear the news about Jason."

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