RIVAL boss Harry Redknapp is tipping Wanderers to beat the drop.

Redknapp takes high-riding West Ham to the Reebok tomorrow rubbishing suggestions that three points are in the bag.

"Only an idiot would think this is an easy game," he cautioned. "Bolton are a very decent side. I think they've got a great chance of staying in the Premier League.

"They've been through a dicky spell with suspensions and injuries but they have some outstanding players in Thompson, Blake and Dean Holdsworth. Scott Sellars isn't playing tomorrow but he's outstanding. Anybody who thinks this is going to be easy doesn't know anything about the game." Colin Todd says his players should be in buoyant mood after holding Manchester United to a draw at Old Trafford.

"We have had accolades from a lot of people but it's a test of character from now on," he said.

"It's always been a strong challenge. Now let's see if we can go undefeated to the end of the season. We've put together good runs in the past and there's no better time than this to get another one going.

"The target is there for everyone to see."

Holdsworth makes his first start since December 6, replacing Bob Taylor who is now back at West Brom, and Todd must decide whether to promote Michael Johansen or John Sheridan in place of the suspended Sellars.

West Ham have doubts about striker Paul Kitson but they are sure to be without skipper Steve Lomas and striker Samassi Abou, who are both serving suspensions for laying hands on referees. Wanderers have arranged their twice-postponed Premiership game against Arsenal at the Reebok Stadium for Tuesday, March 31 (ko 8pm).

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