Double fitness boost for Albion [The Argus]

Steve Sidwell has recovered from a minor knee injury

/ Andy Naylor, Chief sports reporter

Albion pair Steve Sidwell and Kazenga LuaLua have been passed fit for Saturday's Championship opener at Derby County.
The midfielder and winger missed the final pre-season friendly against Lazio at the Amex on Sunday with minor injuries.
Sidwell comes into the central midfield mix with latest signing Oliver Norwood in the absence of the suspended Dale Stephens.

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Centre-half Connor Goldson remains sidelined by knee damage suffered on last month's training camp in Tenerife.Long-term injury victims Uwe Huenemeier and Solly March have both resumed training.
Left-back Marcus Olsson (concussion) and midfielder Jacob Butterfield (thigh) are doubts for Derby.


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