Gianfranco Zola is looking for his first win as Birmingham boss as they host Newcastle United in the FA Cup.
Defender Michael Morrison (groin) and goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak (leg strain) are doubts, while Jacques Maghoma is away with DR Congo.
Newcastle will have to do without Mohamed Diame, Christian Atsu, and Chancel Mbemba, who are also on African Nations Cup duty.
Jonjo Shelvey serves the fourth game of his five-match suspension.
Match facts
- Birmingham City and Newcastle United last met in the FA Cup back in January 2007, when the Blues knocked out then-Premier League Newcastle in a replay - defeating them 5-1 at St James' Park.