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Crawley v Eastbourne

Steve Evans' Crawley Town will be aiming for a second straight league victory when local rivals Eastbourne Borough visit Broadfield Stadium on Boxing Day.

Evans will hand a late fitness test to Danny Forrest, who is struggling to shrug off a hamstring problem in time to play.

However, Chris Giles will definitely miss out with a hamstring problem of his own.

Speaking exclusively to www.crawleytownfc.com Evans said: "The lads are desperate to get some action. We go into the derby in good form on the back of two good wins but I know we will face a decent side.

"They have a number of lads who have played here and they will be welcomed back as they should be. That will always add a little more spice to the match but to me it will make no difference and it will make no difference to the outcome of proceedings.

"Gary Wilson, the Borough Gaffer, is a decent bloke. He is a very good football manager who has done a brilliant job at Borough but in all fairness it is about time my fellow Glaswegian bought a drink.

"On a serious note Gary and Nick Greenwood (Assistant Manager) will have them organised and I know they have good players so that is a good recipe for any team to do well, it will be a tough match - that I do know.

"Our lads are playing some great football at present and we want that to continue against a decent side like Eastbourne Borough. We work on passing everyday and we encourage this so that is the only game plan we will have.

"I may decide to change our system and shape a little. We have worked on this as an alternative ahead of our match with Borough but I will make a final decision on the team and the shape once I have fully discussed it with my assistant Paul Raynor.

"Calum Willock has looked very lively both in the reserves and in training and he does form a great partnership with Charlie Ademeno.

"Karl Broadhurst and Eddie Hutchinson will be desperate to be back in the starting line up so at long last I have some real competition for a place in the starting line up."

Eastbourne manager Garry Wilson has the luxury of a fully-fit squad to choose from following last week's postponement.

Midfielder Danny Brown returns to contention following a two-match suspension.

Defender Marc Pullan has recovered from a bout of flu, while Matt Smart is back in contention after a minor foot injury.