Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom faces a difficult team selection this weekend, as the Lilywhites host Charlton Athletic.
After making four changes in midweek at Hull - two of those enforced - Heckingbottom must decide whether to stick or bring the likes of Lewis Dobbin and Ali McCann back into the fold.
Those two have been featuring regularly in the North End starting XI this season. He will also welcome Andrew Hughes back from his one-game suspension, with the Welshman likely to return to the PNE backline.
Michael Smith scored his first goal for Preston on Tuesday night and could retain his place alongside Milutin Osmajic. There is, though, plenty of competition in the middle of the park with Everton loan man Harrison Armstrong having impressed on full debut.
Here is our predicted PNE XI to start against the Addicks.

5. RWB: Odel Offiah
Tyreece Campbell is one of Charlton's trickiest players. Offiah, in the absence of Valentin, may be deemed necessary to combat that threat. | CameraSport - Richard Martin-Roberts

6. CM: Ben Whiteman
The captain doesn't look like losing his place anytime soon - he has been in good form. | CameraSport - Richard Martin-Roberts

7. CM: Ali McCann
Charlton's midfield is full of legs. A fresher McCann, after being given a breather in midweek, is backed to return. | CameraSport - Richard Martin-Rob

8. LWB: Thierry Small
Has looked most at home on the left flank and Small is predicted to play there against his old club on Saturday. | Getty Images

