Crewe Alexandra boss David Artell says his players should be relishing the chance to show how could they can be against league leaders Notts County tomorrow night.

Crewe will be aiming to bounce back from a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Yeovil Town at the weekend and Artell says that it is perfect to have a home game against Kevin Nolan's just a few days later.

Artell told the club’s official website: “Notts County are top of the league and we know they are a good side and they are in a good place with their mindset because they are winning games.

“We have to embrace the challenge and use it to show good we can be. It is the perfect opportunity to do that.

“It is up to them to be better than their direct opponent on the night. They have to win that battle and then hopefully our ability will come through. You need 8,9, 10 doing that though and not 2 or 3.

“We have no additional injuries, so we go again.”