Dugarry expected to play

Last updated : 04 February 2003 By Brian Cartlidge

There were fears that the French striker might not shrug-off the hamstring strain he sustained against Bolton at the weekend but the Blues boss thinks Dugarry will make the starting line-up.

"We think Dugarry will be okay," Bruce told the clubs official website on Monday afternoon.

"The precaution we took on Saturday in taking him off seems to have paid off.

"He joined in training today and unless he has another reaction overnight we expect him to play, which is great news."