Charlton v West Brom

MADJID BOUGHERRA is expected to return to contention for Charlton at home to promotion rivals West Bromwich Albion today (Friday).

The Algerian international has not played since sustaining an ankle injury in the 2-0 defeat of Crystal Palace on February 8.

“He’s near full fitness and could be ready,” said manager Alan Pardew, who could have a full complement available for the match which kicks off at 4.45pm.

The FA Cup semi-finalists arrive at The Valley licking their wounds after Saturday’s shock 4-1 home defeat by struggling Leciester.

The match marks the return of former Charlton goalkeeper and crowd favourite Dean Kiely but West Brom are without striker Luke Moore who was sent off against Leicester.