PIM Balkestein is set for a shock return to the squad for tonight's trip to Essex.

The Brentford defender hasn't featured under Uwe Rosler , and spent the first half of the season on loan at Rochdale.

However, with Marcel Eger (ankle) joining fellow centre-back Karleigh Osborne (leg) in the treatment room, the Dutchman is needed in the squad as cover.

New loan signings Adam Thompson and Saido Berahino are in contention to start, but Rosler is still without long-term absentee Kevin O'Connor (foot), while keeper Simon Moore (toe) is also sidelined.

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