Pompey is too early for McCann

Last updated : 24 February 2010 By Tony Scholes
Chris McCann
Caldwell hasn't played since the defeat at Wolves in December whilst both McCann and Alexander suffered early injuries in the game at Bolton four weeks ago.

McCann is the closest to returning and manager Brian Laws admitted that he was disappointed to see last week's reserve game called off. McCann was in the side and would have played 45 minutes ahead of the game at Villa Park.

The postponement put paid to that and again this week the chance to give Chris some reserve team action has been ruled out with tonight's game against Manchester City reserves put back to next Monday.

Laws said: "We're still slightly behind with McCann. We're hoping to get in a reserve game next week, which would be very pleasing. We're hoping he's available soon, but it won't be this weekend."