Eom Ji-Sung could win a Swansea City recall against Middlesbrough this afternoon (15:00 GMT) with Alan Sheehan confident the South Korea international's "wow factor" will see him make a mark in the Championship.

Eom has played 29 times for Swansea since joining the Welsh club from South Korean side Gwangju last summer.

The 22-year-old, who was recruited as a number 10 but has played most of his football at Swansea out wide, has given glimpses of his quality on the ball.

However, Eom is yet to score in Swans colours and has only one assist to his name so far this season.

"He is still transitioning to the Championship, which is far more physical than the league he played in - he has said that himself," said Swansea caretaker boss Sheehan.

"He has so much talent. He has that wow factor that we have all seen this season. I think we have seen some wonderful flashes.

"Now we need to get to a position where he is getting outcomes. He is still young and will keep getting better."

Eom will hope to return to Swansea's starting side against Boro after coming off the bench in the first half during Tuesday's goalless draw at Preston.

Eom replaced the more physically imposing Myles Peart-Harris, who impressed in the win over Blackburn Rovers a fortnight ago but was forced off with a back injury.

There are other options for Sheehan, who could also call on Ollie Cooper, Josh Ginnelly or youngster Sam Parker.