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DeMerit: Back for Watford

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Lee Cook could start his first game for Charlton Athletic against Watford, who welcome back captain Jay DeMerit.

On-loan winger Cook featured as a substitute against Sheffield Wednesday in midweek after a hip injury and is now hoping to start.

Jerome Thomas could also be fit to face the leaders after a hamstring problem and Madjid Bougherra may also return after a foot injury, so Jonathan Fortune could drop to the bench.

Sam Sodje is also in contention after a hand injury, but Ben Thatcher (knee) is not match fit, and Svetoslav Todorov (cruciate), Cory Gibbs (foot) and Chris Dickson (knee) are long-term absentees.

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Adrian Boothroyd is likely to bring skipper DeMerit back into his side after a groin injury.

DeMerit's availability after injury could lead to the American centre-half replacing Danny Shittu in defence, while Jordan Stewart is 50/50 with an ankle injury.

Boothroyd will be without Collins John, who is still a week away from match fitness, and Damien Francis, who has a swollen knee.

Tommy Smith should be fit after shaking off an ankle knock and John-Joe O'Toole is available after his red card against Leicester in midweek was overturned.

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