Goalkeeper Mark Crossley is still unavailable after sustaining a groin injury in last Saturday's 2-0 defeat by Blackburn, so Dutchman Edwin van der Sar will continue between the sticks.

Collins John (hip) and Luis Boa Morte (hamstring) have been ruled out against Norwich but should return against Manchester United on December 13, while Claus Jensen (hamstring) could be back in two weeks.

Scotland international Gary Holt has joined Damien Francis (fractured cheekbone) on the sidelines after suffering complications to a rib injury which required hospital treatment to drain fluid from his chest.

Canaries boss Nigel Worthington is, therefore, likely to field the same side which finished last weekend's game at Birmingham, earning a 1-1 draw, so Denmark captain Thomas Helveg looks set to play alongside Phil Mulryne for his first start since October 23.

Striker Leon McKenzie should come in to the attack, with winger Jim Brennan dropping down to the bench. Ian Henderson (back) and Paul McVeigh (buttock) are also now fit again and could return to the squad.