Neither Stuart Pearce nor I will have any preparation for the tie. All we can do is to stretch our squad to the best of our ability.

He's been player of the month, so it's not easy. I'm not thinking about it too much. I'm just picking my best two and unfortunately they have to be professional which they have been which is great credit to them.

Unfortunately for Nigel he has a pack of players in front of him, some of whom are the best in the world,

Chances have to go in. Marlon Harewood did not have his best game for us. I thought the second goal flattered them, but they are a good side and had a lot of possession.

I don't want to be too harsh on our strikers today, even though Marlon did not have his best game,