Davisson set for start

Ben Davisson is in line to start his first U18 match of the campaign when Charlton travel to Norwich City on Saturday.

The midfielder, who suffered a double fracture of his ankle during pre-season, has emerged from the bench in the Addicks' last three league fixtures, and will continue his recuperation against the Canaries this weekend.

Development coach Damian Matthew may also pitch in top scorer Lewis Perkins for the clash in East Anglia as the Addicks aim to continue their encouraging form.

Following a 54-day period without a match, Charlton's U18s are unbeaten in 2010 after following up their draws against Ipswich Town and Chelsea with a 2-0 home win over Southampton on Saturday.

Goals in the opening period from skipper Liam Bellamy and U16 winger Callum Harriott set up the win, and Matthew said: "It was a pleasing result and a good performance with two good goals.

"In the build-up to the game, we talked about how our forwards had been scoring a lot of the goals, so it was great to see the players in other positions taking on that responsibility.

"All we need now is our centre-halves to start popping up from set-pieces and chipping in as well.”

Having established a two-goal cushion in the opening 31 minutes, Charlton saw Jack Binks make a couple of encouraging saves to keep the Saints at bay. Connor Morris also supplied a fine goalline clearance and the visitors were also denied by the post.

Matthew added: "Southampton were a young side, like us, and in the second half they probably deserved a goal.

"We rode our luck a little but although they created chances, so did we. We just need to be a little bit more composed in the final third.”

Norwich lie in wait this weekend as Matthew and his men ready themselves for an early start.

"It's always a good game down at Norwich and will certainly be a good learning curve for us in terms of preparation,” he continued.

"You have to prepare right in the week, and prepare on Friday night because it's an early start the next day, and then be ready to play after a long journey. It's a good education for the boys.”

Norwich prevailed 4-2 at Sparrows Lane earlier this season when a late penalty from Carl Jenkinson and an even later looping header from Freddie Warren proved scant consolation.

Charlton's last trip to Norwich came in November 2008 with the Canaries again coming out on top, Alex Stavrinou netting Charlton's goal in a 5-1 defeat.

On Davisson, Matthew added: "We are well pleased with Davvo, and hopefully we can get an hour out of him.

"We know it's a slow process and we have had to take our time with him, but he's getting some valuable minutes on the pitch and will come back stronger.

"We had that luxury to bring on Ben and Lewis at the weekend, and it was good to have that experience on the bench.

"Liam has gone out on work experience to Cray Wanderers so we will be missing his experience, but Lewis will certainly come back into the equation.”