Michael Owen is recovering well from his shin injury, but is unlikely to be risked.
Chris Kirkland will be on the bench after fully recovering from a knee injury.
Team (from): Dudek, Finnan, Biscan, Henchoz, Hyypia, Riise, Diouf, Gerrard, Le Tallec, Kewell, Smicer, Heskey, Sinama-Pongolle, Traore, Kirkland,Welsh, Diao.
