Charlton v Rangers. Early team news

Last updated : 31 December 2008 By Simon Davies

Parkinson is likely to keep faith with Rob Elliot in goal who has impressed in the last two games after Nicky Weaver was dropped.

The former Manchester City goalkeeper is likely to have to make do with a place on the bench once again as the Addicks go in search of their first win in 14 attempts.

Charlton are four points adrift of safety and in danger of losing touch with their fellow strugglers following the 1-0 defeat to Norwich last weekend.

Defender Linvoy Primus has returned to Portsmouth after his three-month loan spell ended, while midfielders Therry Racon (knee) and Zheng Zhi (foot) are the only injury absentees.

QPR boss Paulo Sousa is likely to be without defender Matthew Connolly once again for the trip to The Valley.

The former Arsenal man continues to struggle with the back injury that has kept him out of first-team action for a month.

Striker Dexter Blackstock made another late appearance off the bench and grabbed the winner in the 3-2 win over Preston at the weekend and he could make his first start since recovering from a back injury.

Sousa is still without striker Rowan Vine as he continues his lengthy rehabilitation from a broken leg, while midfielder Akos Buzsaky is out for the season with a knee injury.

The Rs are only one point outside the play-off places following a run of form that has seem them lose just once in their last six outings.

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