The former Northern Ireland international limped off during the defeat at Wycombe Wanderers ten days ago, and had to miss last weekend's victory against Bury.

Thankfully, the injury to his left knee was not as bad as originally feared and Whitley is available for tomorrow's trip to Brentford.

Explaining what led to the problem, Whitley said: "I could not play through it at Wycombe but it was not as bad as I first thought," he today.

"Since I've been back I have been playing with a different pair of boots and could not put the inner sole in.

"In the end, the slightest movement triggered it off, but it is sorted now. I've been training with no effect and the knee feels fine."

With fellow midfielders Neil Roberts and Danny Sonner also recovered from injury Whitley welcomed the competition for places: "It's good to have the three of us back," he said Whitley.

"It is healthy to have people fit and battling for places. We will need a fit squad to push on till the end of the season.

"Whoever plays tomorrow, the others have to be patient and be there for the team.

"We all want to be playing, but if the gaffer thinks someone is not right for the game, that's his choice."

Wrexham have 11 matches remaining, and have games in hand over their relegation rivals.

But Whitley stressed the need to take it one game at a time in the battle to reach League Two safety.

"They are all cup finals now," added Whitley. "We have got games in hand but you can't predict the future and look too far ahead.

"We have to concentrate on Brentford, and then the next game.

"We have to make sure we are out of the blocks early and start well.

"I am confident we will stay up.

"The lads are buzzing in training and still believe we can get it sorted."