Gibson and Evans could feature in FA Cup tie

New signing Lewis Gibson could make his debut for Preston North End in their third round FA cup tie against Charlton Athletic on Saturday.

The defender featured in 18 Championship games for Plymouth Argyle this season but made the move to North End earlier this month for a reported seven figure fee.

Midfielders Brad Potts and Robbie Brady are not fit to return though the weekend could see an appearance for experienced striker Ched Evans.

The former Wales international has been sidelined through injury since signing in June and has not yet featured for the first team.

However, the player-coach did score for the Under-21s on Tuesday against Blackburn Rovers, and manager Paul Heckingbottom has not ruled out a possible appearance against Charlton.

"He wants to focus on playing, he feels like he's in limbo," Heckingbottom told BBC Radio Lancashire. "We will see how he does because you never know, he may be needed."