Team News vs Thailand U23

By Mark Heys
July 23 2005

The early team news for today's Asia Cup Final clash against the Thailand U23 team as the National Stadium in Bangkok is as follows.

African stars Jay-Jay Okocha, El-Hadji Diouf and Radhi Jaidi all return to the starting line up after playing a less prominent role in the game against Manchester City in midweek.

Nicky Hunt and Bruno N'Gotty are both rested as Sam Allardyce looks for his team to win the tournament in style against a determined Thai side who managed to push Everton to the limit in midweek in what where very difficult conditions to play in.

Bolton line up: Jussi Jaaskelainen, Ivan Campo, Tal Ben Haim, Radhi Jaidi, Ricardo Gardner, Jay-Jay Okocha, Gary Speed, Kevin Nolan, El-Hadji Diouf, Henrik Pedersen, Kevin Davies.

Substitutes from: Chris Howarth, Ian Walker, Khalilou Fadiga, Bruno N'Gotty, Nicky Hunt, Joey O'Brien, Ricardo Vaz Te, Johann Smith, Jaroslaw Fojut

Thai line up: Pichitpong Choeichew, Suchao Nutnum, Suree Sukka, Slichon Sangondee, Kosin Hathairattanakool, Noppol Pitafai, Keatprawut Saiweaw, Prat Samakrat, Datsakorn Thonglao, Jakkrit Bunkham, Piyawat Thongmaen

Substitutes from: Ekaphan Inthasew, Artorn Saingam, Kraikiat Bedtaku, Songsak Chaisamak, Nakarin Fliplook, Tada Keelalay, Narit Taweekul, Sompong Soleb, Chacrit Buathong, Panai Kongprapan, Teeratep Winothai, Pratum Chutong, Weera Kerepudfa