York City are on the road this weekend with a visit to struggling Grays Athletic.

Skipper Daniel Parslow is expected to continue despite the return to action of regular right-back Ben Purkiss after missing six games with a chest problem.

“Tuesday night’s game was probably Dan’s worst for a while but he’s done great for us at right-back, especially away from home where you have to put your head on the line and defend," manager Martin Foyle told The Press.

“People forget how well he did against AFC Wimbledon and Rushden.

“Yes, he’s had an off day but so what? If you have more than one off day, though, then there are people waiting to take your place in this squad.

“Ben took a little while to get into the game against Hinckley so it was a good time to throw him in from that respect because it’s important he gets back up to speed," he continued.

“He gave the penalty away but then put the cross in for the third goal and our competition for places is getting better and better.”

Fellow defender Djoumin Sangare is also travelling south as a non-playing squad member after overcoming an abdominal injury.

“Jimmy trained yesterday but it wasn’t too hard as we stayed indoors," confirmed Foyle.

“He will come down with us today because I want him to train with us again as well as doing his own work.

“Hopefully, he can play in a practice match next week but he’s got a lot of catching up to do because he’s missed a lot of games with his two injuries.”

Recent signing Tyrone Berry has a sore hamstring and isn't fit enough to face his former club, while defender Alan O’Hare is still unavailable.

Grays boss Julian Dicks transfer-listed his entire squad after last weekend’s 3-1 FA Trophy defeat at Worcester City.

Four-goal leading marksman Jamie Slabber is close to a return after missing the last month, while Paolo Vernazza and Ronnie Bull are both doubtful.

Otherwise, Kenny Davies could make a comeback from a knee injury and Jake Hall may be handed a league debut.