Joe Allen in contention for Preston trip

Swansea City have Joe Allen back in contention for Tuesday’s Championship fixture against Preston North End.

The Wales international returns following a calf injury, with caretaker head coach Alan Sheehan expecting to otherwise have the same group of players to choose from as for the win over Blackburn last time out. 

“Joe Allen is in contention, he has had some really good days of training, so he is in the mix,” said Sheehan, who confirmed he will remain in charge of the Swans until at least the March international break.

“Of course, that’s welcome news. Otherwise it looks like we have the same group.

“We had a positive performance last time, but there are players who did not play who are putting in a really good effort in training.

“You have to earn your shirt, you have to train properly every day and have standards.

“That’s the challenge for every player, we need to have that consistent level.”