Barry Bannan has insisted the return of a number of Sheffield Wednesdayâs key players, particularly Kieran Lee, has been crucial to the clubâs recent run of form, reports @swfc.
Like Lee, Gary Hooper and Tom Lees have returned in recent weeks, coinciding with Carlos Carvalhalâs side winning five consecutive matches and moving within three-points of securing a Play-Off place.
Since Lees returned to the starting 11, Wednesday have kept two clean sheets, while Hooper grabbed the headlines last weekend by scoring in the Owlsâ 2-1 victory over Derby County.
However, Bannan has singled out his fellow midfielder, Lee, for praise, he said: "Getting players back has certainly helped us to go on this unbelievable run. It has been a big bonus for us.
âKieran Lee is a massive player for us, you sometimes think there are two of him on the pitch because he's everywhere.â
Carvalhalâs side are currently five-points clear of seventh-placed Leeds United, and with just two fixtures of the season remaining, victory over Ipswich Town this weekend will secure Wednesdayâs place in the Play-Offs.
Following this weekend, Wednesday face Play-Off rivals Fulham, in what could be a dress rehearsal for Mayâs competition for the Premier League.
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