Hutchings' side picked up two draws from trips to Hartlepool and Carlisle

Walsall boss Chris Hutchings has said he is enjoying the dilemma of having four in-form strikers to choose from for Saturday's visit of Colchester.

With Michael Ricketts fit again, and Sam Williams pushing for a start, Hutchings has to choose two from them and Jabo Ibehre and Troy Deeney.

"At this level there's not too many teams that'll have that quality available," Hutchings told BBC WM.

"Michael's back scoring and I've been pleased with Sam's contribution."

Ricketts played his first game since Boxing Day in Tuesday's 1-1 draw at Carlisle, scoring the Saddlers' equaliser from the penalty spot.

He's had a spasm and he will have an MRI scan to see the extent of what he's done and we'll have to wait for the result of that Chris Hutchings on Steve Roberts

Hutchings is delighted to have the former England striker back available but knows he has to treat him carefully.

"We've got to make sure he's right so he doesn't break down again first and foremost," Hutchings admitted.

"But, fingers crossed, he'll be OK."

Meanwhile defender Steve Roberts is to have a scan on his back injury.

Roberts has not played since 6 December and is no nearer returning to action.

"He's had a spasm and he will have an MRI scan to see the extent of what he's done and we'll have to wait for the result of that," Hutchings said.

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