Sheffield Wednesday skipper Darren Purse is one of five players who will return to the squad for the home match with QPR on Saturday.

Purse, fellow central defender Mark Beevers, midfielder Sean McAllister, striker Akpo Sodje and winger Etienne Esajas all missed last Saturday's draw at Bristol City due to a virus, but are back in contention.

Midfielder Tommy Miller, replaced in the 65th minute last week, and unused substitute Francis Jeffers were affected, but have also shaken off the illness.

Manager Brian Laws has several selection dilemmas for the visit of in-form Rangers. Frank Simek made his first league start of the season at full-back, while Richard Hinds and Lewis Buxton formed a new partnership at the heart of defence that proved highly effective.

Midfielder Michael Gray will miss out again due to a hamstring strain, while Laws has no other new injury or suspension problems.