STRIKING OPTIONS FOR REDKNAPP

Redknapp - will be without cup-tied Defoe.

Portsmouth's FA Cup final line-up will depend on whether manager Harry Redknapp plays 4-4-2 in the absence of cup-tied striker Jermain Defoe or reverts to his 'away game' 4-5-1 formation.

Goalkeeper David James (calf) and skipper Sol Campbell (hamstring) are fit to return and Kanu looks certain to lead the attack, possibly with Nigerian compatriot John Utaka on the wing or on-loan Milan Baros as chief support despite no goals for the Czech in 15 appearances.

Another striker, David Nugent, should be fit after a groin strain to join the squad as a likely substitute while Papa Bouba Diop sweats on a midfield place after being left out last week against Fulham.

Cardiff manager Dave Jones will pick from his strongest squad of the entire season.

Jones must decide whether to hand a recall to Robbie Fowler, who has recovered from a hip injury, but the Bluebirds boss has already revealed the striker will be a handed a place on the bench at best.

Fellow forward Paul Parry came through his return from a hamstring problem against Barnsley a fortnight ago and will hope to be involved after missing the semi-final at Wembley.

Teams:

Portsmouth (from): James; Johnson, Campbell, Distin, Hreidarsson, Diarra, Muntari, Diop, Kranjcar, Utaka, Kanu, Baros, Pedro Mendes, Davis, Nugent, Lauren, Hughes, Pamarot, Ashdown.

Cardiff (from): Enckelman, McNaughton, Loovens, Johnson, Capaldi, Whittingham, Rae, McPhail, Ledley, Parry, Hasselbaink, Oakes, Purse, Blake, Ramsey, Scimeca, Sinclair, Thompson, Fowler.