Owls Vs Canaries, team news

Last updated : 03 May 2008 By C. Morris

Sheffield Wednesday go into this vital final game of the season boosted by the possible return of two midfield players.

Sean McAllister had previously been ruled out for the remainder of the season but has made a quicker than expected recovery from his calf strain and could play in the centre of the park.

Graham Kavanagh has also been passed fit and is in contention to play in midfield.

Club Captain Lee Bullen picked up an injury in the victory at Leicester and is unlikely to play. Steve Watson may revert to right-back the absence of Bullen, especially with the predicted return of the two central midfielders.

It was a bit of a surprise to see Deon Burton, Ben Sahar and Bartosz Slusarski all involved from the start last weekend and it will interesting to see if this happens again on Sunday. Leon Clarke will also be pushing for a place in the starting line-up after his goal-scoring return as a substitute at Leicester.

It is likely to be an emotional game for Norwich City's Dion Dublin, who will be playing his last match before retirement.

Former Manchester United midfielder Luke Chadwick could return after a spell on the sidelines with a shoulder injury.

Ched Evans is likely to be the key man that the Owls will need to keep quiet. The striker, on loan from Manchester City, has scored 10 times in 19 starts for the Canaries.

The Owls go into the Hillsborough clash in the knowledge that a win ensures Championship safety but any other result will have them sweating on outcomes elsewhere.

Wednesday have a fine recent record against Norwich, having beaten them on each of the last five meetings.

In terms of recent form, Wednesday have drawn their last 4 at home while Norwich have lost their last 4 away games on the bounce.

The Owls triumphed 1-0 at Carrow Road earlier in the season but ominously, they have failed to do the double over any of their Championship rivals to date during this campaign.