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Sky Bet Championship: Joe Mattock set for Sheffield Wednesday return

Image: Joe Mattock: Could make comeback against Blackburn

Sheffield Wednesday defender Joe Mattock has returned to full fitness following an ankle injury.

The 24-year-old has been absent since coming off after 34 minutes of the 1-1 draw at Charlton just over a month ago but could make his comeback at Blackburn this weekend.

"Joe is ahead of schedule and will be available for selection for Saturday," Owls boss Stuart Gray told the club's official website. "He has been excellent for us this season."

However, Jeremy Helan has impressed as cover during Mattock's absence and may take some dislodging from the left-back position.

Gray added: "We lost Joe but Jeremy has come in at left back and done well. It gives me a nice selection dilemma having Joe back.

"Jeremy has got the shirt and it's up to him to keep it. It's all about competition for places and Joe will be wanting to get back into the team. It is better for the squad in general the more players I've got to choose from."

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