Gillingham are set to hand a debut to new signing Febian Brandy when they host Southend in the first round of the FA Cup.
Brandy arrived on a three-month loan from Manchester United on Thursday and will go straight into Mark Stimson's squad for the game at Priestfield.
Fellow forward Mark McCammon could be named among the substitutes after he shook off a hamstring strain to complete 90 minutes for the reserves in midweek.
But Stimson remains without long-term absentees Danny Jackman (shoulder) and Simon King (ankle ligaments), with both men still at least two months away from a return.
Gillingham faced Southend in their last league game and will be looking to avenge the 1-0 defeat they suffered at Roots Hall.
Cash-strapped Southend go into the tie desperate to move into the second round.
The Shrimpers narrowly avoided going into administration this week over a tax bill in excess of #2million and know that a healthy cup run would boost their ailing coffers.
Manager Steve Tilson has been handed a boost ahead of the clash with Mark Stimson's men, with veteran striker Dougie Freedman returning to training.
The former Scotland international missed last weekend's league win over the Gills with a groin strain, while Damien Scannell (foot) is also back in contention.
Jean-Yves M'Voto will not play, though, after making the decision to have his hip injury operated on, while top scorer Lee Barnard and midfielder Alan McCormack are both suspended.
