Luke Armstrong WILL start for Hartlepool United against King's Lynn Town after loan move from Salford City ratified by the Football Association

The 24-year-old is now eligible to play in Pools’ National League match at home to King’s Lynn Town this evening (7pm kick-off).

The Mail understands that Dave Challinor will name Armstrong in his starting line-up despite the striker not starting a competitive match since September.

Armstrong’s last appearance in the National League came almost two years ago for Gateshead where he scored 10 goals in 17 appearances.

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