Darren Bent and Shefki Kuqi have both been cleared to play against Leicester on Saturday after recovering from injury.

Both players missed international action during the week after picking up knocks in the 2-0 win at Sheffield United.

Shefki missed Finland's trip to Cyprus after breaking his nose at Bramall Lane while Darren was pulled out of the England U21 friendly with Holland after sustaining a shin injury.

Shefki - bash on the hooter

"Shefki's injury was never going to be a real problem, he just took a bash on his hooter, that was all," Town boss Joe Royle jokingly told the Club website.

"Darren was much more of a concern and sat out training for the start of the week but he was back working with the boys today and everything went fine, he'll be okay for Saturday."
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