The former Whitley Bay star, described by his new manager Steve Staunton as a 'good crosser' of the ball, has been included in the squad for Saturday's game against Northampton. Darlington are currently cut adrift at the foot of League Two but Cobblers boss Ian Sampson believes his side will still face a real test at Sixfields. He told the official club website: "Darlington come here under no real pressure and their result against Bury on Tuesday night just shows what a difficult game it will be."