KEVIN Francis has had a slight setback in his rehabilitation from his Achilles injury, but says it shouldn't disrupt his schedule or delay his hoped-for November return.

The giant striker, who has been at Lilleshall's Rehabilitation Centre in Shropshire this week, said: "I might have been pushing it a little too much and it possibly needs some rest now.

"But I'm still due to see the specialist on Monday morning and there's nothing to worry about. I'm still a month ahead of schedule and this shouldn't put me back."

Story date: Friday 15 October

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