Dave McAllister and Calvin Zola are both closing in on a return to first team

Stevenage hope to have Dave McAllister back in training next week.

The midfielder, who signed for the club in January after being released by Shrewsbury Town, has been out of action since the beginning of February with a number of groin problems.

He initially suffered a tear to his abductor tendon, before suffering a strain on his resumption to training.

Calvin Zola, whose last game for Boro was as a substitute against Southend United in late February, is also expected to be back in full training next week.

The summer signing from Aberdeen has been suffering from ‘chronic back and hamstring problems’ and spent a spell in rehabilitation at St George’s Park, the FA’s national football centre, last week.