Other selection issues for manager Fabio Capello include whether to keep faith with striker Emile Heskey or bring in Tottenham's Peter Crouch.

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The Dutchman stole in behind the home side's defence after Peter Crouch rose above Phil Neville to steer Alan Hutton's cross back into the six-yard area.

BBC: Louis Saha (centre) celebrates

On Saturday, Aaron Lennon's injury-time goal won the match for Spurs after Birmingham's Lee Bowyer had cancelled out Peter Crouch's opener for the home side.

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