Key AFC Telford United frontman "not too far" away from injury return

The 31-year-old netted twice in Telford's first four league games, although ex-Birmingham City striker Adan George has stepped up in his absence, scoring three goals in as many games.

Ricardo Dinanga also returned to Bucks Head on loan from Shrewsbury Town last month.

"Hopefully, Stenno's not too far away. We've got good players waiting in the wings, but credit to the lads we've had out there and on the bench over this last little period," boss Wilkin revealed.

"They've done really well. They've given us a chance in every game and we've not been overawed by the start to our journey at Step Two." 

Skipper Luke Rowe is also edging closer to making his comeback and Wilkin even conceded that he was possibly ready to make the bench for their 3-1 defeat at Chorley on Saturday. 

George fired Telford into the lead inside seven minutes, but goals from Thomas Carr, Adam Henley and Mike Calveley ended their run of back-to-back league wins.

"Yeah, I think Rowey could have sat on the bench, but out of fairness to the guys that have been in the group and the results we've had recently, we decided to leave it the same," he added.

"It's nice that we've got competition for places and good players to come into the group. Jid [Fridye-Harper] could have come back in, Rowley could have done."

Telford will turn their focus to the FA Cup next when they play host to National League North rivals Kidderminster Harriers in the second qualifying round on Saturday.