QPR defender Lynch passed fit for West Brom game

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Joel Lynch is back in the QPR squad for tonight’s game at home to West Brom.

Lynch has missed the last couple of games because of a back problem but has been passed fit to return to action.

Rangers, who missed out on the FA Cup quarter-finals after losing 1-0 to Watford on Friday, have lost five Championship matches in a row and slipped to 18th in the table.

But manager Steve McClaren has suggested to the club website that he might resist the temptation to make changes despite recent results and a packed fixture schedule.

Rangers have been unlucky during their run of defeats and McClaren believes an upturn is on the way.

“There is a temptation to use the squad,” McClaren said.

“But I think our last game being on Friday rather than Saturday has helped, and those that played are quite positive about the performance which is the main thing.”