THEY are hardly on a wing and a prayer, but both Rovers and the Lions will be praying their wingers are on top of their game.

Republic of Ireland international Damien Duff has hit top form and every defence Rovers have faced recently knows he is a hard man to stop.

Duff's delivery to newcomer Andy Cole has been a major part in Rovers' gallop to the Worthington Cup final and the Lions will have to tame him.

But equally Rovers will have to be aware of the supply from Steven Reid's flank.

Quick, with an accurate cross, Reid has already been watched by Rovers but his party piece is a cannonball free-kick.

Backed by the baying fans at the Den chanting "Reidy, Reidy" he delivers a shot that Peter Lorimer would be proud of.

STEVEN REID v DAMIEN DUFF

STEVEN REID

Born...Kingston

DOB...10.3.81

Hons... England youth

DAMIEN DUFF

Born...Ballyboden

DOB...2.3.79

Hons...Eire 22 caps