Tranmere v Brentford
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Tranmere manager Brian Little is hoping for good news on the injury front ahead of the game against Brentford.
Little is optimistic defenders Ian Goodison (back and calf), Mike Jackson (calf) and Ian Sharps (knee) will be available, while striker Chris Greenacre (knee) also has a good chance of featuring against Martin Allen's men.
Goalkeeper John Achterberg (stomach operation) and striker Chris Dagnall (leg) are sidelined, but defender Paul Linwood (knee) and skipper Jason McAteer (knee) are back in training.
Little said: ``We've played really well and the draws that we've had, we've been closer to winning than losing. It's a tough game for us, but despite our position, I'm sure Brentford won't think it's easy either.
``Even if we play badly, we just need a win and if we can put a couple together I'm sure we can have more of an impact in the second half of the season.''
Midfielder Darren Pratley has been ruled out of the clash.
The on-loan Fulham star took a heavy knock during the 1-0 FA Cup win over Oldham in midweek and has returned to his parent club to have the damage assessed.
Fellow midfielder Eddie Hutchinson is due for a late fitness test after missing the Oldham match with a virus, but defender Andrew Frampton (knee) is still out.
Skipper Ricky Newman plays his final game before serving a one-match ban after collecting his fifth booking of the campaign against the Latics
Tranmere at home 2-5-2-14-12 & the last 5 at home is 0-3-2-5-8. They drew away at Blackpool last game out.
Brentford away 5-3-2-14-9 & their last 5 away is 3-2-0-6-2 & they are unbeaten in 5 matches.
Brentford 8/5 Sporting Odds