El K in reserve squad

Moroccan international Talal El Karkouri is included in a strong squad for tonight's reserve match against Norwich City at The Valley. This is good news, suggesting that the central defender is on his way back to fitness. The central defence had something of a makeshift air in the first two games, although it held firm with the Addicks conceding only one goal.

Boro's 3-0 defeat of the Blews last night may suggest that the Millwall of the Midlands finally have the skids under them rather than that Boro are rampant. But we need to be at our strongest for Sunday's fixture.

Visitors to The Valley tonight should have the chance to see a number of newcomers, including Myhre, Youga, Brandao and Spector. Lisbie, Bartlett and JJ should also feature.

If I lived nearer, I would certainly come. As it is, I have tickets to see Neil McCaffery in action for Rushden and Diamonds against Chaventry City in the Carling Cup.