Goalkeeper Nicky Weaver will return to the Charlton line-up for the short trip across London to face QPR at Loftus Road.The former England Under-21 goalkeeper sat out last weekend's 1-1 draw with Southampton through suspension, and was sorely missed as young replacement Darren Randolph was badly at fault for Saints' goal.

Striker Andy Gray is pushing for a start after breaking his goal duck as a half-time substitute against Southampton, with Chris Iwelumo the likely fall guy.

Lee Cook is also expected to start against his former club but Jerome Thomas (hamstring) is out and fellow winger Lloyd Sam (hamstring) is unlikely to be risked despite playing for the reserves in midweek.

Defender Sam Sodje (toe) and forwards Svetoslav Todorov, Izale McLeod and Chris Dickson (all knee) remain sidelined.

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