Cardiff manager Dave Jones must decide whether to start with fit-again striking legend Robbie Fowler in the FA Cup final against Portsmouth at Wembley on Saturday, while Pompey boss Harry Redknapp ponders how best to replace cup-tied Jermain Defoe.

Jones has confirmed that former Liverpool hero Fowler, who won the competition with the Reds in 2000-01, will be in the squad after a long-term hip injury.

Dutch striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Scot Steven Thompson have played recently and so have match fitness, whereas Fowler has not pulled on a shirt in anger since December.

Alternatively Jones may play a more reserved formation, as in the semi-final victory over Barnsley, with former Chelsea star Hasselbaink alone up front and additional responsibility for attack placed upon his midfield.

Another striker, Paul Parry, featured against the Tykes in the final Championship encounter of the season after a hamstring injury a fortnight ago and so could also play a part, while defender Darren Purse is also available after his red card against Burnley was annulled by the Football Association of Wales.

However Glenn Loovens and Roger Johnson should be selected in the centre of defence.

With Defoe ruled out again in Pompey's Cup run, Redknapp has a similar dilemma in attack.

Nigerian goal-getter Kanu should start, either alongside Milan Baros - yet to score for the club after signing on loan from Lyon in January - or alone with compatriot John Utaka coming in from the wing.

David Nugent is fit after a groin strain but is expected to only make the squad after a disappointing first season on the south coast.

England goalkeeper David James has recovered from the calf knock that threatened his participation while captain Sol Campbell has shaken off a hamstring problem.

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