Luke Varney is back in contention for a starting place for Sheffield Wednesday in the home game against Coventry.

Varney, on loan from Derby, was ineligible for Wednesday in a 3-0 defeat against his parent club last time out, but could return to partner Marcus Tudgay up front.

Owls manager Brian Laws has no new injury or suspension problems, but may be tempted to make changes in defence after his side have leaked goals in recent matches.

Mark Beevers gives Laws another option in central defence and he will be vying with skipper Darren Purse and Richard Wood for a place in the starting line-up.

Defender Frank Simek and strikers Akpo Sodje and Francis Jeffers all staked their claims for recalls with impressive displays for the reserves in midweek.

Coventry boss Chris Coleman will be without Sammy Clingan for the trip.

The midfielder has been ruled out for six weeks having broken his toe during the 1-1 derby draw against Leicester last time out and is not expected to be back until next month.

Midfielder David Bell has returned to training after a seven-month absence with an ankle injury, although he is nowhere near a first-team return, while centre-back Ben Turner is in a similar situation following knee and ankle problems.

Fellow defender James McPake is making progress with his rehabilitation from a shoulder injury but will also not be in contention to face the Owls.

Left-back Marcus Hall will miss out due to family reasons yet there is a chance Chris Hussey could be included in Coleman's squad as he looks to complete a proposed switch from AFC Wimbledon.