Etebo in Stoke City’s squad against Sheffield Wednesday

Stoke City midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo is on the bench against Sheffield Wednesday for their Championship game on Boxing Day.

The Super Eagles star has not featured for Michael O'Neill’s men since October, missing their last 10 games, owing to injuries and ill-health.

However, the 24-year-old combative midfielder has been included in the Potters’ squad against the Owls.

Stoke City will hope to claim victory against the Owls in order to brighten their chances of avoiding relegation at the end of the season as they remain rooted at the bottom of the log with 18 points from 23 games.