Chandler told newsguardian.co.uk that after a training session earlier this week the lads were in good spirits ahead of the game and were looking forward to it.

He said: "On Tuesday night the team trained and had an excellent session.

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"Lee Picton is now fit and in line for a recall.

"His physical presence and aerial threat should be a great weapon in us wiping out the four-goal deficit.

"I have a full squad to choose from, usually it would be really difficult selecting a starting 11, however, this weekend I've got the team and game plan ready."

The performance in the first leg was below par for Whitley, who had only conceded one goal in the competition until Saturday's 4-0 defeat at Lowestoft.

Chandler added: "After training we had a chat on how we are going to win this weekend and every single player said they are ready for the battle and will be giving 120 per cent from minute one to 90 - and 120 minutes if need be."

Meanwhile their visitors have suffered a major blow to their team selection.

Lowestoft goalkeeper Andy Reynolds has been ruled out of the game following the injury he received on Saturday which saw him leave the field on a stretcher.

The experienced keeper dislocated his hip when he took a goal kick and left the Crown Meadow ground in an ambulance.

The 20-year-old, who is described as the best keeper in the league by his manager Micky Chapman, was left with a suspected ruptured muscle after the incident.

The injury means youngster Adam Rix, who came on midway through the second half in the first leg, is expected to start the game at Hillheads.