ADAM NOWLAND looks set for a return to Preston after being left out on Saturday.

The midfielder’s one-month loan spell ended at the weekend and caretaker manager Iffy Onuora is unlikely to extend it further.

"He was disappointed to be left out on Saturday," said Onuora. "We’re in a situation where we’ve got an abundance of midfield players."

Nowland made six appearances for the Gills in his second loan spell at the club.

Meanwhile, Steve Lomas could be fit to face Bristol Rovers on Saturday.

A hamstring injury has kept the midfielder out of the side for the last four matches,

Caretaker manager Iffy Onuora said: "He’s worked hard on his re-hab and from Monday onwards he should be due in (training)."