Gillingham v Nottingham Forest

GILLINGHAM may have to do without Alan Pouton for Saturday's visit of high-flying Nottingham Forest to Priestfield.

The midfielder, who scored the opening goal in last weekend's extraordinary defeat at Crewe Alexandra, has an ankle injury and has not been able to train.

He will undergo a late fitness test ahead of the clash.

However, Andrew Crofts is likely to return to the side after being on international duty with Wales, while striker Gary Mulligan has resumed training.

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