Belhad and Kanu back for Pompey

Algerian loan signing Nadir Belhadj and Nigerian striker Kanu are set to make their first appearances in the Portsmouth squad at home to Middlesbrough.

However, manager Harry Redknapp is reluctant to change the 3-5-2 line-up which scored a notable 3-0 win at Everton last time out and is still without Niko Kranjcar (ankle), Jerome Thomas (back) and Glen Little (thigh).