Gray given permission to play

The versatile 21-year-old joined the Silkmen in January and has made 17 appearances, including 16 starts.

Blues boss John Sheridan has no problem allowing him to play against his parent club.

He said: "Dan is available to play. He's gone there, (Macclesfield manager) Gary Simpson took him there and he's been playing.

"He's getting games under his belt which is why he went there, so it won't be a problem if he plays."

Source: PA

Source: PA