Captain Connor Hall is unlikely to be ready in time to feature following hernia surgery but striker John Akinde is pushing for a start after coming on as a second-half substitute against West Ham United under-21s, in the EFL Trophy.

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The 22-year-old, who has been at the U’s since the age of nine, has stepped up from his role as vice-captain to wear the armband in the last two games in the absence of injured club captain, Connor Hall.

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