COLNE are without Andy Howarth and goalkeeper Mark Crossley for tomorrow's home clash with high-flying Congleton Town.

But the Holt House club have been boosted by the return of Ben Howarth after a three month injury lay-off.

Howarth is likely to start on the bench while another long-term casualty, Keiron Roberts, will get a run-out with the Reserves.

Manager Nigel Coates is glad to get his squad back up to full strength but is still looking to bring in fresh faces.

"I'm always on the lookout for new players and have come close to bringing in a few but wages is always the stumbling block."