Sheffield Wednesday manager Carlos Carvalhal believes the return of injured players Sam Hutchinson, Lewis McGugan and Marco Matias will provide a major boost to the Owls' promotion hopes.

The Owls currently occupy the last play-off spot in the Championship table but will get back some key players as the business end of the campaign approaches.

"I follow what I said in the beginning in that we take it game by games and we are outsiders," Carvalhal said.

"We are doing well, we are in a good way and in the second half of the season. There are a lot of pains but the team are recovering now and I like a team who recovers.

"There are a few players like Sam Hutchinson, Lewis McGugan and Marco Matias who are coming back after being out and they will add fresh energy for a stronger second half of the season.

"We are focused in this moment on the Reading game and let's see what will happen in May."