And Todd is determined to use his FA Cup debut to regain his place in the first team on merit.<\/p>\n
“There’s a lot of competition in defence now, so it will be an opportunity to get back in the team and, if I perform well enough, to keep my place,” said Todd, who played in the 3-1 win at Moss Rose on the opening day of the season.<\/p>\n
“We’ve got a big squad now with plenty of competition so whoever comes into the team doesn’t want to give up their shirt.”<\/p>\n
Since making his debut at the back-end of last season and commanding a regular place this year, Todd has slipped down the pecking order behind Jason Smith, Matthew Bound, Kris O’Leary and recent signing Neil Sharp.<\/p>\n
But with O’Leary suspended, Sharp cup-tied and Smith missing the trip with an ankle injury, Todd is set to play alongside Bound and possibly skipper Nick Cusack in a makeshift back-three.<\/p>\n
And having kicked his heels for all but 11 minutes since the 3-0 drubbing at Luton back in October, he is raring to go.<\/p>\n
“I’ve had a good break but I’ve trained hard and my strength and stamina levels are improving,” he added.<\/p>\n
“Now I need a good run in the side again to get back into the swing of things. I’ve never played in the FA Cup so I’m looking forward to it if I get the chance.<\/p>\n
“It’s a big game for the club. If we win we’re in the third round and looking to get a draw against one of the big sides. There would be a huge financial benefit for the club which would be great.”<\/p>\n
Striker Mamady Sidibe is also expected to play at Macclesfield despite strong speculation that he is about to leave Swansea.<\/p>\n
Barnsley still looks his most likely destination, while Richie Appleby could finally tie up a move to Kidderminster today.<\/p>\n
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