Sheffield Wednesday stars-in-waiting grab wins ahead of S6 return with loanee handed big honour

Pierce Charles and James Beadle both played 90 minutes on Tuesday in what was their second appearance of the break, Charles stepping out for Northern Ireland's under-21 side for the first time while Beadle continued his progress with England's Elite League outfit - effectively the under-20s.

Beadle - the Owls' number one at current who is on loan from Premier League outfit Brighton & Hove Albion - was honoured by taking the captain's armband in a robust 3-1 win over the Czech Republic. Tottenham Hotspur forward Dane Scarlett grabbed two goals to go with a hat-trick scored in their win over Poland last week after an opener from Sheffield United midfielder Oli Arblaster to earn England a third win on the spin. Beadle made one particularly impressive save to keep the home side at bay as they were coming back into the game.

Highly-rated former Manchester City prospect Charles, who made his senior debut with Wednesday earlier this season, made a handful of confident saves as his side came from behind to record an impressive 2-1 win in Serbia thanks in part to goals from Leeds United youngster Charlie Allen and Crystal Palace defender Craig Farquhar. It follows a 3-0 defeat in the Czech Republic on Thursday.

Both stoppers will make a return to South Yorkshire to resume Wednesday's fight against relegation. Beadle is expected to start as the Owls welcome Swansea City to Hillsborough on Friday.