Nicki Pedersen has declared himself fit to lead Eastbourne Eagles in seach of three points tonight.

The Dane missed last night's defeat at Oxford with a stomach bug.

He has announced he would be fit to ride at home to Belle Vue tonight, when Eagles need an eight-point win to claim the Elite League bonus point.

Eagles had put Lee Richardson on standby in case they got bad news from their skipper this morning As it is, their team looks much stronger than the one humbled 59-34 at Oxford.

Edward Kennett guests for injured Dean Barker and rider-replacment is operated for David Norris.