Hartlepool United make two changes ahead of clash with National League leaders Rochdale

Hartlepool United have made two changes for Tuesday evening's trip to take on National League leaders Rochdale.

Skipper Tom Parkes, who was criticised by embattled manager Nicky Featherstone following a mistake that led to Scunthorpe's second goal during their Boxing Day defeat, drops out of the squad and is replaced in the starting XI by Luke Charman, who starts for the first time since October 25 after recovering from bone bruising on his foot.

Attacker Luke Charman, who starts his first game since late October, is one of two changes for Pools. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

placeholder image — Attacker Luke Charman, who starts his first game since late October, is one of two changes for Pools. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Matty Daly, who scored his second goal of the season from the bench last time out, is restored to the side in place of York loanee Ashley Nathaniel-George.

Both Reiss McNally, who has been sidelined since September, and Jermaine Francis, who has missed the last three matches through suspension, make a welcome return for Pools as they look to end a run of four games without a win.

Pools (4-2-3-1): Evans; Benn, Hunter, Kouogun, John; Miley, Sheron (c); Daly, Campbell, Charman; Reid