Although Charlton's edge in chances and possession failed to earn them a semi-final place in a gritty FA Cup stalemate which made for a dull clash, few could doubt Charlton deserved at least the Riverside re-match they earned for April 12.
Matt Holland emerged as the most influential man in the middle, regularly feeding Darren Bent and Shaun Bartlett. However, Charlton's pressure was mainly lightweight and the strike pair was kept in check by the experience of Ehiogu and fellow defender Gareth Southgate.