The former Reading forward had been out with a thigh injury while Steven Mouyokolo is still absent with an ongoing back complaint while Michael Mancienne's knee problem rules him out.
Karl Henry has recovered from a knee injury and is training. He is likely to be available for the FA Cup game against Doncaster at the weekend.
Jody Craddock (hip and thigh) has also begun training.
Michael Kightly (knee) and Adlene Guedioura (leg) are long-term absentees.
Source: PA
Source: PA