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Gareth Ainsworth encounters managerial first-world problems as he makes squad selection for Accrington

MATCHDAY 11: With players returning to the fold, team selection becomes more of a headache for Gareth Ainsworth, but as he explained, it’s a good problem to have as he looks to continue the team’s strong form.

16.10.26, 15:02 Updated 16.10.26, 15:08

Gareth Ainsworth’s team selections have been significantly influenced by injuries, but now he’s starting to get his players back, the Gills boss has options to choose from as he prepares his side to travel to Accrington Stanley on Matchday 11.

“Accrington are a good, good outfit. People underestimate them all the time,” said Ainsworth.

“They work hard. They run. They’ve got a good manager, John Doolan, who I know well.

“I know the journey can be a bit of a killer, as well. So we're going to have to get up early, get up there, and prepare right. But yeah, we're doing OK at the moment, and I'm trying to keep this winning run going.”

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Simon Head

A veteran sports journalist and editor with more than 25 years in the industry, Simon has written for major news outlets, broadcasters and sports organisations around the world. Simon is a longtime Gillingham season ticket holder, and has been a regular at Priestfield since the mid-1990s.

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