He could rest some senior men if defeats for Hull and Newcastle tomorrow guarantee Portsmouth's top-flight safety.

Defender Younes Kaboul was substituted in last Saturday's defeat at Blackburn after missing three games with a thigh injury, while striker Peter Crouch has started all 46 games this season and could benefit from a rest - or at least a front-line partner in veteran Kanu.

Noe Pamarot is available again after suspension while on-loan Armand Traore has recovered from a groin problem and could make his first appearance since Hart took charge in February.

Provisional squad: James, Johnson, Kaboul, Campbell, Distin, Hreidarsson, Pennant, Mullins, Hughes, Nugent, Crouch, Utaka, Basinas, Pamarot, Belhadj, Kanu, Traore, Cranie, Primus, Begovic, Ashdown.