Team News: Frank Lampard returns for Chelsea

Lampard returns for Chelsea

Frank Lampard has been recalled to the Chelsea starting lineup for this evening's trip to Wigan Athletic.

There is still no place for striker Fernando Torres, with Didier Drogba continuing to lead the attacking line.

Hosts Wigan start with Conor Sammon as a lone striker, with Jordi Gomez playing in an advanced attacking role.

Wigan: Al Habsi; Stam, Figueroa, Alcaraz, Caldwell; Diame, McCarthy, Jones, Moses, Gomez; Sammon.

Chelsea: Cech; Bosingwa, Ivanovic, Terry Cole; Romeu, Lampard, Meireles; Sturridge, Drogba, Mata.

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