Striker Billy Clarke and midfielder Gavin Williams are reported to have joined the five Town players already named on last week s unauthorised trip to Amsterdam.
Town s U18s face West Ham on Saturday morning at their Little Heath training ground (KO 11am). Earlier in the season, the young Blues thrashed the Hammers 5-1 at Playford Road with Liam Craig scoring a hat-trick and Cathal Lordan and Billy Clarke grabbing one each.
Boss Joe Royle has confirmed that left-back Scott Barron will start Saturday s FA Cup third round tie at home to Portsmouth. Royle, the last English manager to win the trophy with Everton back in 1995, is keen for the Blues enjoy a rare cup run this season.
Midfielder Tommy Miller looks set to miss the live Sky game at Sunderland on Sunday (Sky Sports One, KO 1pm), although the Blues will leave it until as late as possible before completely ruling him out. Miller picked up an elbow injury in the 1-0 win over Leeds last Saturday.
Boss Jim Magilton is sweating on the fitness of striker Billy Clarke as they Blues go into their third game in six days at Burnley on Saturday. Clarke has a knee problem and looks likely to be replaced by either Danny Haynes or Gary Roberts.