Redknapp plans rest for defenders

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp could rest either of his veteran centre-backs Sol Campbell and Linvoy Primus for the FA Cup tie at home to Wigan with both having been virtual ever-presents this season.

Striker Svetoslav Todorov and defenders Andy Griffin and Richard Duffy are available after returning from loan spells but Todorov – who has been at Wigan for the last four months – is troubled by a groin strain. Midfielder Matt Taylor switches to left-back for the injured Noe Pamarot (groin).

Lomana LuaLua is out long term with a thigh injury, so Pompey could turn to the Andy Cole-Benjani Mwaruwari tandem in attack, resting top scorer Kanu. Midfielder Pedro Mendes may also take a break.

Team (from): James, Johnson, Primus, Campbell, O’Brien, Taylor, O’Neil, Thompson, Mendes, Davis, Kranjcar, Mwaruwari, Cole, Kanu, Koroman, Duffy, Hughes, Todorov, Griffin, Ashdown.