Team news for Tuesday evening's Carling Cup semi-final second-leg clash between Cardiff and Crystal Palace at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Crystal Palace boss Dougie Freedman will recall a host of his key players when they look to defend a 1-0 lead.

Goalkeeper Julian Speroni, skipper Paddy McCarthy, fellow defenders Anthony Gardner and Nathaniel Clyne, midfielders Mile Jedinak, Kagisho Dikgacoi and Darren Ambrose, winger Wilfried Zaha and strikers Glenn Murray and Chris Martin were all rested for Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Blackpool.

Wideman Sean Scannell also returns from suspension and left-back Dean Moxey has recovered from a knee injury, but on-loan right-back Mustapha Dumbuya is cup-tied.

The virus which disrupted Palace's preparations for the first leg has cleared up so midfielder Jonathan Williams is the only injury absentee as he continues his recovery from a broken leg.

Cardiff have no new injury or suspension worries.

Trailing 1-0 following the first leg at Selhurst Park a fortnight ago, manager Malky Mackay has still got lingering doubts over defender Kevin McNaughton (calf) and striker Rudy Gestede (ankle).

However, other than the injured duo, Cardiff are at full strength to take on the visiting Eagles.

Darcy Blake is likely to continue in place of McNaughton if the Scot is unable to take his place on the right of defence and Mackay is not expected to make many changes to the team that saw off Portsmouth 3-2 in the npower Championship on Saturday.

Goalkeeper Tom Heaton has started five of Cardiff's six Carling Cup matches this term, however, and could be recalled in place of David Marshall.