Crewe Alexandra manager David Artell is hoping that Eddie Nolan could yet make himself available for the visit of Newport County.

Nolan has missed the last two games due to a calf strain and is still rated as doubtful for the visit of the FA Cup giant killers.

Artell told the club’s official website: “Eddie is still injured and we will monitor him this week. He is still a doubt but we are hoping that he might have a chance for the weekend.”