Gillingham manager Neil Harris is willing to sacrifice a senior keeper from their matchday squad to give them an extra outfield option on the bench.
Youth goalie Taite Holtam was on the substitutes’ bench for the midweek game against Crewe Alexandra in place of regular reserve stopper Jake Turner.
Clubs in the EFL must name at least one homegrown player in their 18-man squad. If they don’t have a suitable candidate they can only name 17 players - something the Gills have had to do on numerous occasions this season.
Harris was forced to leave promising midfielder Ethan Coleman out at the weekend but Holtam’s inclusion - in place of senior stopper Turner - meant that the Gills boss could name a full squad.
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