Midfield duo set to give PNE lift at Hillsborough

Preston could be boosted by two returning midfielders at Sheffield Wednesday this afternoon.

- by George Hodgson

The Lilywhites head to Hillsborough on the back of Tuesday night's 1-1 draw at Watford.

PNE sit sixth in the Championship table after 17 games, and are looking to return to winning ways after two draws and a defeat.

Captain Ben Whiteman is back from his one-game suspension but North End may also see loan star Harrison Armstrong return - the England youth international tweaked his groin over the international break and has missed the previous two matches.

Heckingbottom confirmed that everyone came through the Vicarage Road contest fine, albeit there were some sore legs, and cramp, among the squad.

Therefore, it should be a double boost with no further blows suffered.