Portsmouth striker Kanu is pressing for a recall at home to Blackburn on Sunday as he looks to secure a place for next month's FA Cup final.However, manager Harry Redknapp could decide to give on-loan Milan Baros another run alongside cup-tied top scorer Jermain Defoe.

David Nugent, who scored for Pompey reserves on Tuesday, and Pedro Mendes, left out of the squad for the 3-1 Premier League defeat at Manchester City, are both nursing "slight knocks" but could be among the substitutes.

Lauren, right-back last after Glen Johnson fell ill, may switch to the left this time in place of suspended Hermann Hreidarsson.

Defender Noe Pamarot has returned to training after 10 weeks out with a knee injury but is not yet back in contention.

Kick-off at Fratton Park is at 1.30pm.

Portsmouth (from): James, Johnson, Campbell, Distin, Lauren, Diarra, Diop, Muntari, Kranjcar, Utaka, Baros, Defoe, Kanu, Davis, Nugent, Hughes, Pedro Mendes, Aubey, Begovic.

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