Chris Coleman makes one change for the crucial clash against Colchester United.

Michael Hughes comes into the side for Kevin Thornton, who is on the bench.

For the home side, former City defender Matt Heath is missing with a groin injury.

Colchester United: Gerken; White; Jackson; Coyne; Duguid; Ifil; Lisbie; Balogh; Hammond; Vernon.

Subs: Platt; Izzet; McLeod; Virgo; Bankole

Coventry City: Schmeichel; Osbourne; Fox; Dann; Ward; Hughes M; Hughes S; Doyle; Mifsud; Best; Tabb

Subs: Marshall; Hall; Thornton; Gray; Hines