Joel Tomkins has been included in the Wigan Warriors squad for Thursday evening's Super League match against Salford.

The centre returned to the DW Stadium last month following a three-year stint in rugby union with Saracens.

However, a back injury has meant that he has not been able to make his second debut for the Warriors since he re-signed.

His inclusion within Shaun Wane's most recent 19-man squad, though, would suggest that he is on the verge of restarting his career with the club that he first appeared for at the age of 18.