David Artell says that his Crewe Alexandra squad is looking a lot healthier now. The Alex boss had to name three first-year professionals on the bench against Rochdale last week after a couple of his players had to self-isolate after coming into contact with people with Covid-19, illness (not Covid related), injury and suspension.

Captain Perry Ng returns from his six-match suspension and is available for selection.

Artell told the club’s official website: “We have plenty back. We are looking in far better shape. We were stretched last week in terms of numbers but we have a number of them back now.

“We will travel to Plymouth on two buses, socially distance, play the game and travel back.

“We will try and get the three points and then go and do it next week.”