Paul Heckingbottom has backed Gethin Jones to fill the void left by James Bree.
The Everton loanee, 21, made his debut against Leeds United last weekend at left-back but is expected to play right-back against Rotherham United on Saturday following Bree's move to Aston Villa.
Heckingbottom praised the defender's debut. He said: "I thought he did excellent and we were really, really pleased with him
"We brought him in predominantly as a right back but we know that he has got thar cover.
"You think someone can deal with something and I think he showed that he can and there is a lot more to come from him."
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