Friedel; Walker, Kaboul, King, Assou-Ekotto; Lennon, Parker, Sandro, Bale; Defoe, Adebayor.

Van der Vaart misses out due to hamstring problem while Modric is ill.

Subs – Cudicini, Gallas, Bassong, Fredericks, Livermore, Pienaar, Kane.

No Pavlyuchenko in the travelling party despite Redknapp claiming he trained on Thursday and was ‘fine’ following back problem. Biggest indicator he is leaving in January?