He's expected to be recalled to the side for the league game at Coventry tomorrow after being rested for the Carling Cup win over Crewe.
Bryan Hughes, one of three other players on three-year contracts, is likely to be missing through injury tomorrow. Phil Brown is expected to start with Ian Ashbee, David Livermore and Dean Marney in midfield, while several players who starred in that game at Crewe may well get another chance tomorrow.