STOKE v Blackpool: Andy Wilkinson and Jermaine Pennant on course to return to side

Stoke manager Tony Pulis is hopeful defender Andy Wilkinson and winger Jermaine Pennant will be back in contention for the Barclays Premier League match against Blackpool. Both players missed the 2-2 draw with Wigan last week but have recovered well from their respective knee and hamstring complaints. Recovered: Wilkinson (centre) is set to be named in the squad Marc Wilson is also ready to take part having served a one-game ban against the Latics. Provisional squad: Begovic, Huth, Faye, Shawcross, Collins, Wilson, Etherington, Pennant, Whelan, Whitehead, Walters, Fuller, Jones, Gudjohnsen, Wilkinson, Higginbotham, Tuncay, Delap, Diao, Sorensen. CLICK HERE FOR THE WEEKEND TEAM NEWS IN THE BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE  Explore more:People: Tony Pulis