JUST one of Owen Coyle’s two major summer signings is expected at Euxton tomorrow as Wanderers return for pre-season training – but there is reason to celebrate with a few familiar faces back in the camp.

Matt Mills should train alongside his new team-mates for the first time as Owen Coyle begins preparations for life in the Championship.

The defender will wrap up a permanent move from Leicester City this morning, signing a three-year contract.

But fellow new arrival Keith Andrews has been given extended leave after competing for the Republic of Ireland at the European Championships, and should return in a fortnight.

Wanderers fans will also be delighted by the news that Stuart Holden is expected back for light training duties after a summer working in the gym back home in the US.

It is understood that the prized midfielder, who has been out of action since last October when routine knee surgery revealed cartilage damage, is pencilled in for a comeback in early October.

The last leg of his recovery will be carefully managed and it seems unlikely he will make a playing contribution until the season has started. But having the 26-year-old back in the group will undoubtedly be a boost to Coyle, who is also finalising plans for the few remaining pre-season friendlies.

Joining Holden in light training will be Darren Pratley, who is still on the road to recovery after a serious virus laid him low in May and prevented him playing in the final few games of the campaign.

Another welcome addition will be Chung-Yong Lee, who reports back for full training duties for the first time since he broke his leg in a friendly game at Newport County last summer.

Youngsters Rob Lainton and Tom Eaves have both reported early for pre-season and are looking to make their mark ahead of the planned series of friendlies.

Goalkeeper Lainton missed much of last season with shoulder and thigh problems, while Eaves also failed to capitalise on the progress he made last summer after picking up a knee injury on the club’s pre-season tour of the US.

The former Oldham Athletic striker made a return for the reserves in December but has struggled for full fitness ever since.