Sean Davis nears injury return

Bolton Wanderers midfielder Sean Davis is expected to step up his recovery from an injury that has ruled him out of action for the past two years.

The 32-year-old has been pencilled in to feature in Bolton's reserve side on Tuesday afternoon.

Davis, who has represented the England under-21 side, has not played since August 2009 when he suffered a knee injury against Liverpool.

A succession of operations and setbacks have followed for Davis, who has also played for Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur and Portsmouth.

Full-back Sam Ricketts could also return from an Achilles injury in the second string's match against Newcastle United.