Trio poised for Pompey debuts

15/09/2006 - 09:34:42
Harry Redknapp is pondering changes to his unbeaten Portsmouth team at Charlton after new signings Andy Cole, Niko Kranjcar and Roudolphe Douala proved their fitness in a midweek reserve game.

Pompey, yet to concede a goal in four matches, can go top of the table with their fourth win of the season and skipper Dejan Stefanovic is expected to pass a late test on a toe injury after unfounded fears of a fracture.

Midfielder Gary O’Neil should also recover from a stomach strain while another newcomer Manuel Fernandes is likely to be held back for Tuesday’s Carling Cup-tie at Mansfield.

Team from: James; Johnson, Primus, Campbell, Stefanovic, O’Neil, Mendes, Davis, Taylor, Kanu, Benjani, LuaLua, Thompson, Kranjcar, Cole, Koroman, Douala, Pamarot, Hughes, Kiely.