Bergkamp is still out, but should be returning to training about now according to reports at the start of the week. Those same reports said that Parlour could be back from his back injury in time for the Derby game (and that both players stood a chance of making the cup final). AFCi now confirms that he returns to the squad.

But the Brazil pair are both out injured, Silvinho with an ankle problem, Edu with hamstring problems. Luzhny misses out with an unspecified injury, and Vivas did not get back from International duty in time.

Derby have Craig Burley and possibly Daryll Powell returning from injury. Rory Delap withdrew from the Irish squad in midweek due to an ankle injury, but could be fit in time for the Arsenal match. Taribo West is another doubt, having picked up a back injury playing for Nigeria.