Nottingham Forest defender James Perch is hoping to get the green light to once again resume his comeback from injury.

Perch has not played for Forest all season, having suffered a stress fracture of the shin during pre-season, but was on the bench against Crystal Palace at the weekend.

However, the 24-year-old has suffered a slight setback and missed Tuesday's friendly against Coventry as a precaution.

Manager Billy Davies told the club's official website: "James didn't play [on Tuesday] because he picked up a slight knock in training and after being out for so long we didn't want to take any risks with him."