Mido should make his debut for Middlesbrough at Fulham.
Boro lost both their opening games and boss Gareth Southgate cannot wait for the tall Egyptian striker to get started.
"You want a center-forward to hold the ball up, to be a physical presence and to score goals. Mido brings all of those attributes," he said.
"Mido is a player I believe possibly has a point to prove. He is a player of great ability, a strong player and a big character," Southgate said.
Roy Keane's Championship winners Sunderland travel to Wigan looking to capitalize on their four points from six games so far.
Portsmouth host Bolton, who have lost both their opening games.
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