Trio poised for Pompey debuts

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.