Robson’s return for Dons is close after hamstring injury

Midfielder Ethan Robson returned to MK Dons’ first team squad on Saturday after missing the last month with a hamstring injury.

The on-loan Blackpool man has been out since the 2-1 win over Wycombe Wanderers in the Papa John’s Trophy on October 5, but as back on the bench for the FA Cup first round game against Stevenage at Stadium MK.

The squad was heavily changed after two positive Covid-19 tests after the 4-1 win over Crewe Alexandra last weekend, but Robson’s return, albeit as an unused substitute, was a positive for Liam Manning.

“Ethan is close,” said Dons’ head coach. “He’ll get a solid week of training next week, which will be good for him. He’s involved and it will be good to build him back in.”