COLCHESTER United's left-winger Kevin McLeod has undergone an operation on a troublesome groin injury, but he should be back in action before the end of the season.

COLCHESTER United's left-winger Kevin McLeod has undergone an operation on a troublesome groin injury, but he should be back in action before the end of the season.

McLeod had an operation to cut and reinforce a ligament in his groin and will be sidelined for the next three weeks. The 26-year-old should be available for the trip to Hull City on April 14.