Strong squad for Wednesday

Included in the party are record signing Massino Maccarone, Mark Schwarzer, Gareth Southgate and Ugo Ehiogu. New loan signing Geremi and Alen Boksic will not travel as they continue to work on their fitness after the World Cup.

The full line-up is as follows: Schwarzer, Stockdale, Ehiogu, Southgate, Queudrue, Wilkshire, Wilson, Greening, Marinelli, Maccarone, Whelan.

There is also a chance for a number of youngsters to show what they can do, with Russell, Gulliver, Murphy, Downing, Dove and Bernhardt on the bench.

Kick-off is at 7.45pm and admission on the turnstiles is £10 for adults and £5 for consessions.