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Joey Barton sets Bristol Rovers challenge and gives Ryan Loft latest as Gas head to Colchester

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Joey Barton admits he will make changes to Bristol Rovers' EFL Trophy second round clash with Colchester United on Wednesday, but he does not want to see his team give up any momentum after an impressive win at the weekend.

The Gas were better than Peterborough United in every department on Saturday and they deservedly claimed a 1-0 win in League One, but as attention turns to the maligned Papa John's Trophy on Wednesday the manager insists he and his players will take the task seriously.

Changes will be made to the starting XI at the JobServe Community Stadium, but Barton has challenged his fringe players to maintain the level of performance set in recent weeks, with the Rovers boss eying a possible Wembley final in April, which would be just three more wins away if the Gas take care of business at Colchester.

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