Newport striker Ryan Taylor is in contention for the first time since the start of October at home to Morecambe.

Taylor has recovered from a hamstring issue and centre-back Kyle Howkins is also fit again after a similar problem.

The Sky Bet League Two leaders have a full squad to select from, with defender David Longe-King also available after suffering a groin injury during pre-season.

Former Morecambe strikers Kevin Ellison and Padraig Amond hope to be involved against their old club.

Morecambe manager Derek Adams hopes to have a stronger squad at his disposal after being hit by Covid-19 and injury problems in recent weeks.

Alex Kenyon and Liam McAlinden have both completed periods of self-isolation and Adams rotated again in midweek by making four changes for the 1-0 league victory against Barrow.

Defender Nat Knight-Percival could make way should Morecambe revert to a four-man defence at Rodney Parade.

A-Jay Leitch-Smith is pushing for a starting spot after beginning the last two games on the bench, but the Shrimps will check on Liam Gibson (hamstring).