BURY'S appeal to the Home Office for a work permit for Indian international Baichung Bhutia has been successful, but the "star of Asia" is unlikely to be in the squad to face visitors Wycombe Wanderers.

The 22-year-old striker has already scored 31 goals for his country and becomes the first Asian player to register with a British professional club.

Shakers fans and management alike will be anxious to secure a good win after last weekend's disappointing defeat at Oldham. Injury victims Andy Woodward and Paul Barnes are available, but manager Neil Warnock is unlikely to make many changes to his staring lineup.

Squad: Kenny, Billy, Collins, Swales, Daws, Richardson, Reid, James, Lawson, Preece, Littlejohn, Redmund, Bullock, Woodward, Barnes, Barrick.

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