Darlington boss David Hodgson will run the rule over Canadian international Tyler Hughes at Huddersfield Town this afternoon, red tape permitting.

The club have applied for international clearance to play the Toronto Lynx defender in Darlington's reserves today, but have yet to receive the relevant documentation from FIFA.

Hughes arrived in England last week to join Quakers on a fortnight's trial after the Canadian domestic season ended in August.

Hodgson had hoped to include the 23-year-old in last week's reserve game at Notts County, but failed to obtain permission in time.

The 6ft 1in defender has impressed in training, but Hodgson is keen to assess him in competitive action.

The Quakers boss will travel to the McAlpine Stadium today, where, as well as Hughes, released Leeds United winger Jason St Juste and former Charlton midfielder Adrian Webster will be handed further chances to impress.

The pair penned one-month deals with the club last week.

An unnamed French trialist will also play for Neil Maddison's side today, following spells with Tottenham and Kilmarnock.

Meanwhile, defender David McGurk looks set to extend his stay at York City for another month.

Despite injuries to defenders Craig Liddle, Curtis Fleming and Joey Hutchinson, McGurk will be allowed to remain at Bootham Crescent after recovering from a rib injury.

However, Hodgson has inserted an immediate release clause after the club were unable to recall McGurk during his initial spell, due to a 28-day minimum return.

Liddle remains doubtful for Saturday's visit of Bury, while Fleming is sidelined until November with a knee injury.

Hodgson has indicated that Craig Hignett will almost definitely start at the weekend after missing Sunday's win at Oxford United with a hamstring injury.

Long-term injury victims Joey Hutchinson and Alan Harrison are making good progress, with both scheduled for an April return.

Harrison has yet to kick a competitive ball for Quakers after breaking his leg in pre-season, while Hutchinson damaged knee ligaments last month.