Wolves manager Mick McCarthy welcomes Jody Craddock back into his squad for the trip to Deepdale to face Preston on Tuesday.Craddock missed last Tuesday's 2-2 draw with Southampton after being forced off early on in the win at Colchester with an ankle injury, but the defender comes back into contention to face the Lilywhites.

One player certain to be missing is youngster Dan Jones, who rejoined Northampton on loan last week.

Stephen Ward (knee) is at least another week from returning to full training and Michael Kightly (ankle) remains a long-term absentee.

Winger Matt Jarvis will hope to have done enough to retain his place in the side following his return from injury against the Saints, while Freddy Eastwood and Andy Keogh are vying for starting berths after impressing as substitutes.

Wanderers currently lie five points behind sixth spot with a game in hand and McCarthy has set his side a target of seven points from their next three games.

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