Francis Fitness Boost

Last updated : 11 March 2003 By
Willis Francis
Francis picked up a hip injury just 15 minutes into his full debut a few weeks ago against Luton, adding to The Magpies' injury problems in the midfield.

However, he has made a speedy recovery and was in the starting line up for the youth team against Shrewsbury last night and could well feature for the reserves on Wednesday and might well be in the squad for Saturday's game against Chesterfield.

Shaun Harrad, suspended for 3 games from this weekend, hit a hat-trick in the game while Kris Nurse got Notts' other goal.