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A weekend of EFL returns, wonderkids, and derby delights

Transfer deadline day might be looming but there are still important matters to tend to on the pitch before then.

The race for promotion and battle for survival across all three EFL divisions is hotting up and yet more twists and turns are inevitable.

Here's a look at some of the biggest talking points ahead of this weekend's action.

Many happy returns…

Former Swansea City captain Matt Grimes
Image caption, Matt Grimes made 333 appearances for Swansea City

Coventry City's Jamie Allen might have celebrated his birthday on Wednesday but it's his new midfield partner who will be in the limelight at the weekend.