Pompey must show no fear, says Ben-Haim

TAL BEN-HAIM knows better than most just how dangerous Chelsea can be – but maintains Portsmouth must show “no fear” when they tackle his old team-mates in tomorrow’s FA Cup final at Wembley.

The Israeli defender – who has now recovered from a groin injury – joined Chelsea on a free transfer from Bolton during the summer of 2007.

Although he played against Manchester United in the FA Community Shield at Wembley, Ben-Haim found himself down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge following the impressive form of Brazilian Alex, and eventually joined Manchester City after only 13 Barclays Premier League appearances.

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