Wales midfielder Joe Allen is set to play for the first time in nine months after his ruptured Achilles tendon.
Allen, who was hurt in a Championship win over Hull on 7 March, will play for Stoke's under-23s in a Premier League 2 match against West Brom on Monday.
"Joe will play for the 23s on Monday - he'll get some minutes," Stoke boss Michael O'Neill confirmed.
"We've got to give him time. Hopefully this will be the final part of his build-up."
Allen's return will also provide a big boost to Wales before the European Championships.