LEE Gaskell looks set to make a long-awaited return to action after being named as part of a much-changed 19-man squad.

Gaskell is one of six players coming into the squad along with Danny Williams, Adrian Purtell, Jake Mullaney and Dale Ferguson.

Vila Halafihi, Dan Fleming, Lucas Walshaw, Chev Walker, Ethan Ryan and Ryan Shaw have all been omitted from the 19-man squad named to face Halifax.

New-signing Matt Ryan is also in contention to appear for the first time since joining the club but Harry Siejka remains sidelined and Dane Nielsen is not yet available.

19-Man squad: Adam Henry, Adam O’Brien, Adam Sidlow, Adrian Purtell, Dale Ferguson, Danny Addy, Danny Williams, Epalahame Lauaki, James Clare, James Mendeika, Jay Pitts, Jake Mullaney, Lee Gaskell, Matt Ryan, Matty Blythe, Omari Caro, Paul Clough, Steve Crossley, Tom Olbison.