Reid needs x-ray on ankle

BLACKBURN’S Republic of Ireland midfielder Steven Reid needs a precautionary X-ray on his ankle after he was injured during a friendly at Preston.

Reid, a £2.5m capture from Millwall, twisted his ankle during the 1-0 win, achieved courtesy of new signing Paul Dickov’s first-half goal.

However, defender Craig Short is set to return to action. Short has not featured in the last two games after picking up an injury but assistant boss Alan Murray confirmed the 36-year-old is to return.