Iron unchanged for Boston visit

Keeps place

Beags is unlikely to be risked this afternoon, with even a place on the bench seemingly beyond him, which will mean Lee Featherstone will continue to deputise down the left wing.

Steve MacLean looks set to keep his place in the starting lineup, again partnering Steve Torpey up front.

Nathan Stanton looks to have adjusted well after being thrown straight back into the first team following injury.

The news is not so good for captain Mark Jackson though, who is struggling to recover from an ankle injury and may yet require surgery in the New Year.

Poor finishing saw United lose out at Doncaster on Boxing Day, and United must rectify that if they are to keep in touch with the play-off contenders - especially with FA Cup success means that they will not have another league game until January 10.

Boston make the short trip to Glanford Park having only scored five goals away from home all season, if ever there was a perfect time for Steve MacLean to rediscover his goalscoring touch then it is this afternoon.