Southampton v Burnley preview

Team news for Saturday afternoon's Championship clash between Southampton and Burnley at St Mary's.

Danny Fox and Billy Sharp return to the Southampton squad.

Former Clarets full-back Fox missed Tuesday's 3-2 FA Cup replay defeat by Millwall through suspension and striker Sharp was ineligible.

Sharp could be handed his full debut in attack having made one substitute appearance since his January switch from Doncaster.

Defender Jos Hooiveld is set to miss out again with a hamstring problem but boss Nigel Adkins has an otherwise fully-fit squad.

Goalkeeper Kelvin Davis and midfielders Jack Cork and Morgan Schneiderlin were rested in midweek and return along with top scorer Rickie Lambert, who came on as a substitute.

Tottenham loanee Iago Falque could also be added to the squad after he was cup-tied.

Burnley have no new injury worries.

Boss Eddie Howe remains without forward Martin Paterson and winger Junior Stanislas as the duo continue their rehabilitation from hamstring injuries sustained during the 2-0 triumph at Middlesbrough last month.

Ross Wallace and Keith Treacy both played a part in last weekend's 1-1 draw with Peterborough to dismiss any lingering concerns that recent back problems would continue to hinder them.

Danny Lafferty is continuing to build his match fitness after joining from Derry City during the January transfer window and the left-back will not be considered for selection.

The Clarets have won five of their last six npower Championship games on the road, while Southampton still lie second despite being without a victory in their past three league games.