Southampton
Manager Gordon Strachan is expected to name an unchanged side for Southampton's home clash with Fulham on Sunday.
Norwegian central defender Claus Lundekvam represents a slight doubt for Saints ahead of the visit of the Cottagers after emerging from the Villa match with a dead leg and a dislocated jaw.
However, he has declared himself fit for the game against Jean Tigana's troops and should hold off the challenge of Paul Williams.
Meanwhile, Marian Pahars is available again after a one-match ban. The Latvian ace, Southampton's leading scorer last season, missed Monday's 0-1 win at Aston Villa with a one-match ban but is immediately recalled to Gordon Strachan's squad.
Andrei Kanchelskis is added to the squad while Ecuador striker Agustin Delgado could be involved for the first time this season after a long-term calf problem..
Strachan has warned his players that Fulham are a side not to be underestimated and that it is imperative that his side keep their good run going.
Southampton (from):
Antti Niemi(G), Paul Jones(G),
Jason Dodd(D), Claus Lundekvam(D), Michael Svensson(D),
Wayne Bridge(D), Paul Williams(D),Marcus Hall(D),
Anders Svensson(M), Chris Marsden(M),
Matt Oakley(M), Jo Tessem(M),
Fabrice Fernandes(A/M), Rory Delap(A/M),
Paul Telfer(A/M), Andrei Kanchelskis(A/M),
James Beattie(A), Brett Ormerod(A),
Marian Pahars(A), Agustin Delgado(A).
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