BROMSGROVE Rovers have the chance to cut the gap at the top of the Midland Alliance with a difficult trip to leaders Stratford Town tomorrow (3pm).

Captain Morgan Brookes is set to return after a bout of tonsillitis and strikers Sam Bowen and Matt Coppin are also available.

Joint manager Gary Hackett recognises the importance of the match and the opportunity to reduce Stratford's lead to six points with Rovers still having a game in hand.

"It is a very important match because Stratford have stolen a march on a few teams at the top and this is a great opportunity to peg them back," he said.

"We're hoping to have Morgan back and also Sam Bowen and Matt Coppin available which will be like having two new players."

Les Palmer, who scored in the 3-1 win at Knypersley, is also available and Hackett has been pleased with his contribution.

"He's been playing well without getting on the scoresheet but he got his just rewards for his previous efforst and is a quality player," he said.

Defender Mark Clifton's ankle ligament injury may not be as bad as first thought and he could be back in four to six weeks.