TORONTO -- Toronto FC coach Paul Mariner saw a thin squad at practice on Tuesday, but what he also saw was opportunity. The Reds will be without a number of regulars because of international duty, injury and suspension when they host the Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer action on Wednesday night. You can watch the game live on TSN at 7:30pm et/4:30pm pt. With the absences, though, brings a chance for some of Torontos fringe players to step up in front of the home crowd at BMO Field. "Its the same old story. Everybody wants to play so now people are going to get the chance to play," Mariner said. "Weve got experienced players in there so it should be a tremendous ding dong battle." Despite Mariners faith, TFCs defence has been hit especially hard. The newly-signed Darren ODea is with the Republic of Ireland for a friendly against Serbia, while Dicoy Williams (Jamaica) and Doneil Henry (Canada) are also on international duty. Logan Emory was expected to be back from his suspension for Wednesday, but because Toronto agreed to postpone last Saturdays game in Columbus so that the Crew could attend the funeral of teammate Kirk Urso, the defender will miss out against Portland. Add the injury problems facing Jeremy Hall and Mariner has few options for a makeshift backline that will likely include Adrian Cann and Ty Harden. "I just want them to relax and do the job," Mariner said. "I think that in the system, if everybody is doing their jobs to the best of their ability then well be OK because were in it together. "Were doing one-and-a-half jobs on the field when were out of possession. Thats the way youve got to think about it -- youve got to go the extra mile for your mate." Cann, who hasnt seen action in MLS play since June 16 because of a knee injury, looks set to start in the centre of defence alongside Richard Eckersley. Ashtone Morgan practised with the first team at leftback on Tuesday, while the out-of-favour Harden could see his first league action since April 7 on the right. "Im a competitor. Im always up for playing in matches and getting stuck in so Im excited," Cann said. "Itll be a good match. Guys that usually dont get to play a lot get an opportunity to show the coach what they have." Added Eckersley: "(Cann and Harden) arent new to the team. Ive played with them before. Its just a case of getting through the first ten minutes or so. Then I think everything will slot into place." Toronto goalkeeper Milos Kocic sees Wednesdays game as an opportunity for some of his teammates to show the coaching staff they belong in the regular starting 11. "I think everybody deserves a chance," he said. "I dont think its going to be a problem. I think we need to be focused first, get a couple of touches on the ball, get confidence and then as the game develops make sure we dont give up silly goals." But the defence isnt the only area of concern for Mariner. Also missing out for the Reds because of international callups are midfielder Terry Dunfield (Canada) and forward Ryan Johnson (Jamaica). "I always want our players to play for their national teams," Mariner said. "Terry loves his country with an unbelievable passion and I think its important that he plays for his country because how many more caps is he going to get at his age?" Aaron Maund was in the heart of the midfield at practice and could get the first start of his MLS career alongside Eric Avila, Reggie Lambe and captain Torsten Frings, with Eric Hassli and Luis Silva paired up front. Toronto FC (5-13-4, 19 points) sits last in the MLS standings and can overtake Portland (5-12-5, 20 points) with a win, but Kocic is wary of striker Chris Boyd, who has seven goals in MLS play this season. 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