There is no guarantee that 30-year-old Gascoigne, back in training after 16 days in hospital after recovering from his personal problems, will appear.

He will have a late fitness test but is rated as 60-40 against playing as is his fellow midfielder Robbie Mustoe.

Forest striker Neil Shipperley was cup-tied for the mid-week clash with Cambridge but should return.

Pierre van Hooijdonk will not be considered as he only resumed training on Friday after ending his three month strike.