Name: Tom Eaves Position: Striker

A hard-working front-man who is decent on the ball, despite his obvious threats owing to his size. The 6ft 5inch striker spent six years at Bolton and a year with Yeovil before signing a two-year contract at Gillingham in 2017.

Recent stories:

Tom Eaves can hit 20-goal target says Gills manager Steve Lovell

Eaves: Gills are on the right path

The Shouting Men with Tom Eaves - November 2017

Business as usual for Eaves

Don't doubt me says Gills hat-trick hero Tom Eaves

Tom Eaves scores a hat-trick for Gillingham against Southend

Striker remaining upbeat despite tough start

Gillingham forward Eaves aiming for the top flight again

Joined: June 2017

Squad number: 9

Date of birth: 4 December 1991

Former teams: Oldham, Bolton, Bristol Rovers (loan), Shrewsbury (loan), Rotherham (loan), Shrewsbury (loan), Yeovil (loan), Bury (loan), Yeovil.

Born: Liverpool

Fascinating fact: Was snapped up by Bolton in 2010 after scoring a hat-trick against them in a pre-season match.