Konchesky fit for Europa League?

Paul Konchesky should be in contention to face Steaua Bucharest on Thursday night despite leaving the field injured during our 0-0 draw with Birmingham.

The left-back enjoyed a decent debut on Sunday before being substituted on 78 minutes.

But Hodgson confirmed afterwards that the change was precautionary.

"He hasn't played for a couple of weeks and he started to feel his hamstring a little bit so we took him off as a precaution and put Daniel Agger on," said the boss.

"I thought he did well in his first game for us. He was very competent and it bodes well for the future."