At least Jose waited until the transfer window was open before getting injured. Which means we hopefully have the money and time to get in some kind of replacement. Dream: Dawson from Spurs. Reality: Some semi-decent Championship centre back?
Really good move from Adkins to bring in a hungry Ward-Prowse for a game like this. He'll be wanting to make a mark on the game and prove he's worth a spot in the league side.
Strong Saints line up but I guess it's important to keep players match fit too. Seem to have made a fairly calm start but then I expect both teams don't want to push too early on.