Brad Inman recovering well from ankle knock.

Crewe Alexandra’s assistant manager James Collins has revealed that Brad Inman’s ankle injury is not as bad as first feared and he is responded well to treatment.

Inman missed Saturday’s 3-0 defeat at Peterborough United after receiving a hefty knock on his ankle but he is working hard on his rehabilitation and could even come under consideration for this Saturday’s derby against Port Vale. That remains unlikely due to his lack of training, but the club are hoping to have their leading scorer back before too long.

James told the club’s official web-site: “Brad is responding well to treatment and we are taking it day to day with him.

“He is making good progress and we will have to see what he is like during the week. We are hoping it is not to serious and that he will be back before too long.”