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Sheffield Wednesday manager Brian Laws has a selection headache for the visit of QPR.

Skipper Darren Purse is set to return after missing the draw at Bristol City due to swine flu while Sean McAllister, Etienne Esajas, Mark Beevers and Akpo Sodje are also in contention after shaking off the illness.

But Frank Simek, Lewis Buxton and Richard Hinds impressed against the Robins and could retain their places but Michael Gray (hamstring) is still out.

Stand-in Rangers skipper Gavin Mahon has recovered from the hip injury that has forced him to miss the last two games and should return to the midfield.

Defender Damion Stewart has also shaken off a foot problem that sidelined him for the 1-1 midweek draw with Crystal Palace but may have to settle for a place on the bench at Hillsborough.

Hogan Ephraim will be pushing for a starting role but it is too soon to consider either Matt Connolly or Lee Cook for recalls.