Neil Wainwright gave Darlington a major boost last night when he announced himself fit for Saturday's trip to Torquay United.

The pacy right-winger pulled-up during training this week and it was feared he'd suffered a groin strain. But the 23-year-old revealed he merely has an infected graze.

Assistant manager, Mick Tait said: "He's got a grass burn which has given him an infection in the glands in his groin. He's on antibiotics but he'll be alright for Saturday."

The injury is one of several Quakers have suffered already this season.

Aside from long-term casualties Mark Kilty, Glenn Naylor and Gary Himsworth, for at least one match Darlington have been deprived of the services of Neil Maddison, Phil Brumwell, Adam Reed, Paul Heckingbottom and Frank van der Geest, while Mark Ford has been troubled by a back strain meaning he's not always been able to complete 90 minutes.

"Most of the injuries we've had have been minor but we could do without them," admitted Tait, who is delighted the summer squad-building has paid off.

"We knew we'd be without several players for a lot of the season so we brought in players to cover for that," he said.

"It's just as well we did because of the other injuries we've had."

A strong Quakers reserve side, including an hour-long appearance from Neil Maddison, beat York 2-1 at Feethams last night with Clint Marcelle and Paul Heckingbottom scoring.

Heckingbottom and Phil Brumwell came through the match without any reaction to long-term groin injuries.

* Middlesbrough winger Anthony Ormerod yesterday impressed in a 90-minute run out for Hartlepool reserves.

Pool's second string beat Notts County 3-1 at Seaham, with Ormerod - on a two-game trial from the Riverside - on the right side of midfield.

Anthony Sweeney gave Pool the lead and Anth Lormor made it two minutes after the break. County pulled one back through Paul Heffernan before Lormor completed his brace.

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