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Hodgson positive on Ayew and Cahill and updates on sidelined trio

Roy Hodgson was positive about both Jordan Ayew and Gary Cahill, discussing a pair of fit players who are available for selection if required.

Cahill has not played since being kicked in the recent match with Brighton & Hove Albion, but Hodgson confirmed the centre-back is well enough to compete, saying: "He got back in and then got that serious injury when he was kicked in the latter part of the Brighton game.

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"He made a quicker recovery than any of us thought he would be able to and was actually in training before we played Fulham.