Pulis believes he has a good knowledge of players and signed the likes of Ryan Shawcross and Richard Cresswell during the summer, while Danny Pugh and Leon Cort arrived on loan early in the season.

BBC: Championship chargers

All three are out of contract at the County Ground in the summer and Robins boss Danny Wilson is keen to keep the trio at the club.

BBC: Kevin Amankwaah

The 57-cap international joins Wales captain Craig Bellamy on the doubtful list for Wales' summer games, while West Ham defender Danny Gabbidon is a long-term absentee.

BBC: Davies injury hits Fulham & Wales