Mendes back for Pompey

Pedro Mendes returns to Portsmouth’s midfield at home to Wigan just 16 days after being knocked unconscious at Manchester City.

Glen Johnson and Lomana LuaLua are also back in the squad after ankle injuries but only one of manager Harry Redknapp’s three deadline-day buys, on-loan Sporting Lisbon winger Roudolphe Douala, is likely to see immediate action as a probable substitute.