Cardiff striker Robbie Fowler insists he will not do himself an "injustice" by playing in Saturday's FA Cup final against Portsmouth if he is not ready.

Boss Dave Jones has given Fowler, who has been sidelined since December with a hip injury, until Thursday to prove he is fit.

The 2001 winner with Liverpool has already been informed he will not be included in City's starting XI but a place on the bench is still up for grabs for the 33-year-old.

Jones expects the former Reds striker to be "honest and truthful" in his fitness assessment.

Although Fowler admits he is itching to be involved in a game which could represent his last chance of silverware, he has promised to make a decision in the team's best interests.

"You don't want to do yourself an injustice," he said. "For me it would be great to play but if I don't I still want Cardiff to win the cup. So if I don't think I'm ready and the manager asks me I will say `no' because I want Cardiff to win it. I've done everything that has been asked of me without any problems. I've got a few more training sessions to go."