Macklin returns to Gulls picture

Torquay boss Martin Ling could welcome Lloyd Macklin back for the trip to AFC Wimbledon.

The winger, who has been absent with a knee injury recently, had been hopeful of making the Gulls' squad for Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Rotherham only for the match to come too soon for him. Should Macklin make the travelling group he will likely have to settle for a place on the bench. Another persistent absentee, Craig Easton, will also be hopeful of making his comeback. The midfielder recovered enough from a groin strain to make the bench at New York Stadium but he never made it onto the pitch. Torquay travel to Kingsmeadow in 17th place, looking for their first win in four league matches.