The Blues boss has confirmed that defenders Stephen Carr (thigh) and Gregory Vignal (hamstring) and midfielders Lee Carsley (back) and Seb Larssson (hamstring) have all recovered from injury and will be available for selection for the game against Gary Megson's side at St Andrews.
On-loan Finland international midfielder Teemu Tainio, who was cup tied for the Carling Cup match against his parent club Sunderland in midweek, will also be available for selection for the game on Saturday afternoon.