LEE Sculpher is confident his Clitheroe side have the fitness to mount a promotion bid this season.
His players have looked sharp since returning from their summer break, but the Blues' player-boss knows they will need physical strength more than anything tonight as they travel to take on Fleetwood (kick-off 7.45pm).
"I'm expecting a very physical game," Sculpher said.
"Their manager, Tony Greenwood, always has good, well organised teams so they will be difficult to beat.
"But we've got a rivalry with Fleetwood and have had some good games against them over the last two seasons so that will give the game added spice."
Sculpher will be without Jason Jones and Barrie Hart as they have started a seven-day suspension.
Mark Stewart and Neil Cummings are expected to replace them, with John-Paul Fagan also earning a place in the squad.
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