West Ham boss Alan Curbishley intends to field his strongest possible team for tomorrow’s Carling Cup tie against Macclesfield.

West Ham hope to have striker Dean Ashton (calf) and midfielder Scott Parker (thigh) fit for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League trip to Manchester City.

West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand is a doubt for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier league opener against Wigan.

Alan Pardew insists West Ham, one of England’s most traditional clubs, must keep up with the times if they are to become one of Europe’s leading forces.