He said: "They know the score. I'm sure they are not over the moon but they know they will only play if we get injuries. I'm looking to play the players who will be in the reckoning."
The rest of City's squad went to Essex today to begin a four-day training workout prior to Friday's match at Canvey Island. Stuart Elliott will not attend the week away as his wife is due to give birth, while John Anderson will also miss out due to a foot injury.