Pompey injuries mount

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp wants to field his strongest possible side in the final game of the season against Liverpool on Sunday, even though the battle for Barclays Premiership survival is already won.

But midfielder Pedro Mendes (thigh), striker Lomana LuaLua (ankle ligaments) and centre-half Andy O’Brien (knee) re major fitness doubts – while Gary O’Neil has been playing despite a painful foot injury.