Injury returns for Harvie and Grigg bolster Dons’ options

MK Dons’ squad was bolstered on Saturday with the returns of both Daniel Harvie and Will Grigg to action.

Harvie’s knee injury, sustained in the play-off semi-final against Wycombe Wanderers back in May, has kept him sidelined throughout pre-season but he made his on-field return against Accrington Stanley for the final 12 minutes of the game.

Grigg meanwhile limped out against Sheffield Wednesday two weeks ago, missing the next three games before he too was a late substitute against Stanley.

The duo are likely starters in Liam Manning’s side when they are fully up-to-speed again, and the head coach was pleased to see them return.

“It was great to see them back,” he said. “Dan is a great character and a key man in the group. He's worked hard since the injury to get back to this stage. He'll bring quality, drive and hunger.

“And with Griggy, it's nice to have options again on the bench.”