Blues hit by injury blow

Birmingham are without right-back Mario Melchiot (thigh) and midfielder Muzzy Izzet (hamstring) for the clash with Fulham at St Andrew’s.

The duo were injured during the 2-1 home defeat to West Ham on Monday.

Olivier Tebily is set to replace Melchiot with Neil Kilkenny coming in for Izzet, while Walter Pandiani is set to return after illness. Martin Taylor (ankle) is hoping to be fit.

Team (from): Vaesen, Maik Taylor, Tebily, Upson, Cunningham, Clapham, Pennant, Jarosik, Kilkenny, Butt, Dunn, Clemence, Gray, Johnson, Lazaridis, Heskey, Pandiani, Birley.