PROMISING midfielder Russ Penn has been forced out of improving Kidderminster Harriers' plans on Saturday.

The central midfielder, who has been a revelation since returning from a loan spell with Alvechurch, must serve a one-game ban in the Conference home match with Gravesend & Northfleet.

Penn collected his fifth yellow card of the season in Saturday's fine 0-0 draw at promotion-chasing Halifax Town.

The 20-year-old ex-Scunthorpe scholar has brought extra bite to the midfield in his 15 appearances but his place in Mark Yates' side, who are unbeaten in four league games, will now be up for grabs.