Pedro Mendes returns to the Portsmouth squad after five weeks out following ankle surgery for Saturday's FA Cup clash at Manchester United.Jermain Defoe is cup-tied so Kanu will start up front as the lone striker as Harry Redknapp reverts to his trusted 4-5-1 formation that has served Pompey well on their travels this season.

John Utaka will be recalled after being dropped to the bench for last weekend's 3-1 thrashing at European rivals Everton.

Long-term absentee Linvoy Primus (knee) and striker David Nugent (groin) will not travel to Old Trafford for the quarter-final tie.

Portsmouth (from): James, Ashdown, Johnson, Distin, Campbell, Hreidarsson, Lauren, Aubey, Diop, Diarra, Muntari, Utaka, Davis, Mendes, Hughes, Kanu, Baros.

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