Injury news

Clint Dempsey returned to action yesterday in Fulham's 3-1 loss to Juventus in the Europa League, making a 30 minute appearance off the bench.

Charlie Davies is back in France and might recover in time to play for his club Sochaux.

Oguchi Onyewu will probably not return for AC Milan, who could have used him mid week during their 4-0 to Manchester United, will probably be recovered in time for South Africa.

Jermaine Jones who switched affiliations from Germany to the USA, has yet to play for his club team Schalke 04, his return remains in doubt.

Stuart Holden broke his leg in the Netherlands friendly just as he was breaking in at Bolton Wanderers and will be out for about 4 more weeks.

These are all players that would be in running for a spot in the side if they were fit and would provide BB with more flexibility in selecting his XI.