Crewe Alexandra will be without their in-form right-back Matt Tootle for Saturday's trip to Lincoln City. The 19-year-old tweaked his hamstring in last night's 1-0 loss to Ipswich Town and had to be replaced by Mat Mitchel-King in the first half.

After assessment it is thought that the former Academy graduate could be out for between 2-4 weeks but he is a renowned quick healer. Mitchel-King and fellow sub last night Dan Shelly remain on stand-by for a start at Sincil Bank.