Fulham v BIRMINGHAM: Craig Gardner and Maik Taylor on their way to making full recovery

26 November 2010 10:04
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the Barclays Premier League clash at Fulham.[LNB]Midfielder Craig Gardner's ankle problem is improving although he is not ready to return at Craven Cottage, while number two keeper Maik Taylor is also making good progress with his shoulder problem.[LNB] Enlarge Leading the way: Gardner (left) is City's top scorer in all competitions[LNB]He is likely to be available for the Carling Cup quarter-final with Aston Villa next Wednesday when Ben Foster's current back-up, Colin Doyle, will be cup-tied.[LNB]Striker James McFadden remains City's only long-term absentee with his knee ligament injury.[LNB]Birmingham (from): Foster, Carr, Johnson, Dann, Ridgewell, Larsson, Ferguson, Bowyer, Fahey, Jerome, Zigic, Doyle, Hleb, Phillips, Derbyshire, Michel, Beausejour, Jiranek.[LNB]CLICK HERE FOR THE WEEKEND TEAM NEWS IN THE BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE  Explore more:People: James McFadden, Craig Gardner, Maik Taylor, Ben Foster, Alex McLeish Places: Birmingham

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