Crewe take on local rivals Tranmere Rovers this afternoon and the Railwaymen will be looking to get back to winning ways after two crushing defeats.

Rovers arrive at Gresty Road looking to keep their small run going and to keep their play-off hopes alive.

The teams have already met twice this season with Tranmere winning 1-0 in the JPT and 2-0 in the league a few weeks later.

Crewe Team News....

Crewe will hand a debut to goalkeeper John Ruddy who is on a months loan from Everton. Marlon Broomes will make his home debut and will look set to partner Dennis Lawrence in the heart of the defence.

Julien Baudet has served a one match suspension and could make the bench while Michael O'Connor looks set for a recall after being dropped agsainst Peterborough United.

Luke Murphy is now fit and trained on Friday after suffering from a slight knock.

Tranmere Rovers Team News....

Rovers boss Ronnie Moore still has Chris Greenacre (foot) out injured while fellow striker Craig Curran is out with a stomach injury.

Midfielder and club captain Anthony Kay will have a late fitness test as the former Barnsley player has a back injury.