Danny Smith has been told to take a ten day break or risk a lengthy injury absence.

The robust Worthing right back pulled a hamstring early in Monday's 3-0 defeat by Whyteleafe and has consulted with Albion physio Malcolm Stuart.

He has been advised he would risk an eight week lay-off if he rushed back into action.

It is the latest setback for Rebels boss Sammy Donnelly, whose side had lost three times in succession ahead of today's intriguing FA Cup trip to old rivals Thame United.

That sequence of results, hot on the heels of the opening day thrashing of Harlow, is likely to spark more talk of the Rebels boss coming under pressure.

There was precious little dissent among fans on the terraces or contributing to the club's website this week.

But neither was there any debate that Rebels were second best to Whyteleafe on Monday afternoon.

Donnelly admitted: "I am realistic enough to know they were the better team, although I thought the score flattered them.

"I expected a difficult start to the season which is how it has proved.

"We beat Harlow 6-1 and they are not a bad side. They have won their last three games.

"We can turn this round. I am certainly not under any pressure from the club. All my pressure is self inflicted. I just can't wait for the next game."

Mark Burt came through a midweek reserve game as he strives for match fitness but Lee Cox suffered a broken nose.

Ben Carrington is expected to be unavailable until next weekend due to work.

Donnelly admitted his side were outgunned by Whyteleafe in midfield, where Damian Webber filled in alongside Paul Kennett and Danny Davis.

Webber was pushed up front after half-time but that plan was ditched four minutes later when Simon James was sent-off.

The former Millwall giant then reverted to centre back and it was from there that he went close to equalising after rumbling forward for a corner. Donnelly said: "We never got near them in midfield.

"Danny Davis was excellent going forward but not coming back and Damian naturally dropped into the back line which gave them room to orchestrate things."