Campbell missing for Pompey

Skipper Sol Campbell is a surprise absentee from Portsmouth’s defence against Derby at Fratton Park today.

Campbell, who looked out of sorts in Pompey’s 2-0 defeat at Sunderland last week, is replaced by Noe Pamarot who switches from right-back where Glen Johnson returns after injury.

Manager Harry Redknapp again pairs David Nugent and Benjani Mwaruwari in attack.

New signing Lassana Diarra has Lauren, Pedro Mendes and Niko Kranjcar for company in Pompey’s midfield.

The four Derby newcomers who figured in last week’s home defeat by Wigan all keep their places.

Wales international Lewin Nyatanga is drafted into defence, where an injury to Tyrone Mears and the one match suspension of Claude Davis leaves the visitors short of numbers.

Former Pompey star Darren Moore comes in to face his old club.

Portsmouth: James, Johnson, Pamarot, Distin, Hreidarsson, Lauren, Diarra, Pedro Mendes, Kranjcar, Mwaruwari, Nugent.

Subs: Begovic, Aubey, Mvuemba, Hughes, Songo’o.

Derby: Price, Mills, Todd, Moore, Nyatanga, Fagan, Savage, Ghaly, Robert, Villa, Miller.

Subs: Hinchliffe, Earnshaw, Lewis, Teale, Barnes.

Referee: Mike Dean.