Riggott boost

The England U-21 defender was whipped in for the operation after he aggrevated his knee, against Everton on 1st March. If he comes through the test he could be in-line for a place in the squad on Saturday, against West Brom.

One player set to return to the starting line-up is Franck Queudrue who survived 90 minutes for the Reserves on Saturday. George Boateng is still struggling to overcome a knee injury, picked up against Charlton, and is definitely rated as doubtful.