Oxford defender Carroll available for Plymouth clash

Posted Friday, February 16, 2018 by PA

Oxford will have defender Canice Carroll available for the Sky Bet League One clash against Plymouth.

Carroll captained the Republic of Ireland Under-19s against Romania in Spain on Wednesday, but has returned to join up with the U’s squad.

Midfielder Cameron Brannagan has resumed training following an ankle problem as he targets a first appearance since his January move from Liverpool.

Winger Rob Hall, though, has seen his planned comeback from a knee problem delayed after complications from a burst cyst at the top of his calf. Forward Jon Obika (hamstring) and defender Mike Williamson (knee) continue their rehabilitation.

In-form Plymouth will check on David Fox as they target a fifth straight league win.

Midfielder Fox was substituted during the second half of Tuesday’s 4-2 home victory over AFC Wimbledon with a minor thigh strain, so will be assessed.

Gary Sawyer is expected to continue at left-back, having been taken off during the closing stages in midweek.

Pligrims boss Derek Adams had named an unchanged starting XI against the Dons, with on-loan West Ham midfielder Moses Makasi having made his debut coming off the bench.