West Brom vs. Southampton (FA Cup): Opposition threat

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Jay Rodriguez of West Bromwich Albion celebrates after scoring his sides first goal with Chris Brunt of West Bromwich Albion during the Premier League match between Everton and West Bromwich Albion at Goodison Park on January 20, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) /

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JANUARY 31: Ali Gabr of West Bromwich Albion and Ahmed El-Sayed Hegazi of West Bromwich Albion take a look around the pitch prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion at Etihad Stadium on January 31, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

Ahmed Hegazi

Standing at six-foot-five, the Egyptian defender scored a header in the last meeting and will prove a tricky customer once again from set pieces.

On the defensive side of things the centre-half will look to shut out any long ball that the Southampton back four attempts.

If the Saints are to progress to the next round, they will need to keep the 27-year-old quiet for the full 90.