Rodwell reverse: Jack in contention after scan

Jack Rodwell could be fit to face West Bromwich Albion despite initially facing a spell on the sidelines.

Earlier this week the midfielder was ruled out of action due to suspected medial ligament damage, but scans have revealed positive news and he is in contention to feature at the Hawthorns.

Steven Pienaar and Victor Anichebe could also play a part, but as it stands the duo are in a race against time to be ready.

The Scot also provided an update on the progress of Jordan Pickford, with the stopper set to see a specialist early next week.

"Victor, Steven and Jack did a little bit of running yesterday so we'll have to assess them this morning, but I'm hopeful we can get at least one back.

"At the time we thought Jack had damaged his medial ligament but he had a scan and there was nothing there, so he should be okay."

He continued: "Javier Manquillo had a little bit of a calf problem after the game on Tuesday - nothing showed up on a scan - so we'll have to assess him but he was the only fallout from the game.

"Jordan Pickford is going you see a specialist on Tuesday and he'll be the one to tell him if he can start work.

"We've lost one or two players - Jordan and Victor - who were key to that winning run before Christmas and they are important players."