Terry Butcher looks unlikely to be able to call on the services of Bees' Striker Charlie Ide for the friendly visit of Premiership side Reading tomorrow. The youngster is struggling to shake off a hip injury.
Also doubtful is Craig Pead (torn ankle ligaments), and yet to feature Glenn Poole is due back in training later this week. Both Lee Thorpe and Alan Connell have recovered from minor knocks which have seen them unable to participate in the last couple of Bees matches.