With better news on the injury front over the last couple of weeks, especially with Andreas Isaksson’s return to training, Stuart Pearce revealed the latest on a few more of those troubling the medical team at the moment.

He said: "Ousmane Dabo’s out running as is Ishmael Miller and we’re pleased to say Shaleum Logan after his broken bone in his leg is nearing fitness as is Daniel Sturridge as well.”

One player back through the treatment room doors though is DaMarcus Beasley after he limped off during Saturday’s game at The Valley.

The boss reported: “He’s gone over on his ankle and bruised the bone on his ankle. It’s nothing more than a bruise in there. So he’s not trained and he won’t train today or tomorrow – we’re going to have a look at him later in the week and see how he is.”

The Manager also delivered an update on Danny Mills as he enters the final stages of his two month loan deal at Hull City after suggestions the Tigers might want to keep hold of the former England full back.

"I saw Phil Parkinson [Hull manager] recently and he suggested that might be the case. So I’ll speak with Danny and with Phil over the next week. I think he’s due back on the 17th or 18th, so we’ll have a chat then and see what all parties would prefer to do and come out with some sort of solution."