Loan left-back Amari’i Bell has been recalled from Mansfield Town by Birmingham City.

The 20-year-old, who was expected to stay at One Call Stadium until the New Year, featured regularly for the Stags during pre-season and had spells on loan at both Nuneaton Town and Kidderminster Harriers last term, but was unable to find a starting place in the opening three matches of the season.

Speaking at today’s press meeting, skipper/assistant manager Adam Murray said: “This only happened on Sunday, so that puts us back into low numbers.”