The goal failed to ignite the contest, however, and there were few clear-cut chances for the remainder of the first half.

BBC: Steven Davis and Scott Robertson

The 29-year-old has been ruled out for the remainder of the Ashes because of an Achilles problem and there is no clear indication when he might return.

BBC: Pietersen named in Trophy squad

Blues boss Alex McLeish has been keen to sign a new centre-back since it became clear earlier this month Scott Dann would be out for the remainder of the campaign with a hamstring problem.

BBC: Curtis Davies joins Birmingham from Aston Villa

The remainder consists of thousands of public-sector banks, co-operatives and savings banks, often with no clear owners.

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