Premier League preview: West Ham face West Brom at Upton Park

Midfielder Joe Cole returns following a month-long hamstring injury lay-off, but Mark Noble (shoulder) is unavailable.

Defender George McCartney is also fit after nearly four months out with a knee problem, but back-up goalkeeper Raphael Spiegel (finger) is out so Stephen Henderson has been recalled from his loan at Ipswich.

Midfielder James Morrison is West Brom's major fresh injury concern ahead of the Premier League trip to Upton Park.

Morrison suffered a hamstring injury during the goalless draw against Stoke a fortnight ago and was forced to withdraw from international duty with Scotland.

Head coach Steve Clarke confirmed striker Peter Odemwingie was part of the squad, despite his latest Twitter attacks against the Baggies which are being investigated internally.