Pools boss Kevin Phillips admitted he’s down to the bare bones after Chay Cooper was taken ill in the week but has demanded that his players don’t let standards drop as his side bid for a fourth successive home clean sheet this weekend.
Here’s a look at how Pools could line up for Saturday’s visit of Dagenham & Redbridge:
1. Goalkeeper: Pete Jameson
Looking to keep a fourth successive home clean sheet - Pools kept just one in the 14 months prior to the shutout against Southend, which was the 30-year-old's first start since October. Photo: Mark Fletcher
2. Left-back: David Ferguson
Endured a difficult night in midweek and a lot of his best football this season has come at home, so he'll be looking to finish well after a series of strong showings at the Suit Direct since Kevin Phillips took charge. Photo: Mark Fletcher
3. Centre-back: Tom Parkes
Struggled in Berkshire but has been excellent in general since signing in January and capped a stellar start to life in the North East with his first goal for Pools last weekend. Photo: Mark Fletcher
4. Centre-back: Luke Waterfall
Has been a big part of Pools' defensive revival and will be looking to inspire his side to another clean sheet against a Dagenham team who have a decent record in front of goal. Photo: Mark Fletcher