Chilvers boost for North End

Preston boss Alan Irvine expects defender Liam Chilvers to be passed fit for the home clash with promotion rivals West Brom. Chilvers was replaced during the second half of Tuesday's 2-1 home defeat against Reading after picking up a dead leg, although Irvine said: "I would expect he will be okay for Saturday. "The North End boss could ring the changes after a dismal first-half display against the Royals but he will again be missing a trio of players through injury. Left-back Callum Davidson is ruled out for several weeks with a torn hamstring and midfielder Barry Nicholson remains a long-term absentee with a broken leg. Winger Paul Parry also tore a hamstring in the recent 2-0 home win over Swansea and will remain sidelined too.