Lee Cook could make his first start for Charlton when his former club Watford visit The Valley in the Championship on Saturday.The winger, who is on loan from Fulham, came on as a substitute during Tuesday night's draw at Sheffield Wednesday having recovered from a hip injury.

Fellow wideman Jerome Thomas could also be fit to face the leaders after a hamstring problem.

Madjid Bougherra missed out at Hillsborough with a foot injury but could be fit, so Jonathan Fortune may drop to the bench.

Fellow centre-half Sam Sodje could also come into contention following the nasty hand injury which has kept him out since the turn of the year.

Ben Thatcher (knee) is not match fit and Svetoslav Todorov (cruciate), Cory Gibbs (foot) and Chris Dickson (knee) are long-term absentees.

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