LLOYD Kelly says he and the rest of his defensive teammates have "recovered well" from the knocks they picked up during Saturday's win over Reading.

Jordan Zemura was eventually forced off with an ankle injury suffered following a heavy challenge by Royals midfielder Josh Laurent at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Kelly and fellow centre-back Gary Cahill also received treatment during the 2-0 win, but played on for the duration.

Speaking after the game, right-back Jack Stacey described the rest of the back four as being like the "walking dead" on the night after picking up various bumps and bruises.

But captain Kelly revealed he, Zemura and Cahill should be fighting fit to face Preston North End tomorrow evening (7.45pm).

"There’s a couple of knocks and things like that, but I’m sure the gaffer will assess that situation before tomorrow night," Kelly told the Daily Echo.

"But all of us have so far recovered well.

"So I’m sure not many if any changes will happen tomorrow."

Unbeaten Cherries sit top of the Championship, five points clear of second-placed Fulham.