They played earlier in the competition for different clubs, while on-loan Fraizer Campbell cannot play against his parent club.

Skipper Ledley King (knee) will require his usual late check but is hopeful of playing, as is Jonathan Woodgate after requiring stitches against Hull on Monday. Roman Pavlyuchenko has been carrying a groin complaint.

Provisional squad: Gomes, Alnwick, Corluka, Assou-Ekotto, Woodgate, King, Bentley, Jenas, Modric, Zokora, Lennon, Pavyluchenko, Bent, O'Hara, Huddlestone, Bale, Dawson, Gunter, Giovani, Taarabt.