He had been expected to miss the rest of the season with a foot injury, but could be pressed into service because of the Stags' injury problems.

Buxton, who recently signed a new two-and-a-half-year deal at Field Mill, told the club website: "Hopefully I will get a game, or maybe even two.

"With such an injury crisis, I would like to play - you just want to get out there and do your bit for the team."