Konchesky and Reo-Coker return for Hammers

West Ham welcome back defender Paul Konchesky and midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker for the trip to Reading after both missed the 1-0 home defeat by Manchester City through suspension.

Manager Alan Curbishley has a number of fitness concerns however after Danny Gabbidon limped off early after taking a knock against City and fellow defender George McCartney missed the game through illness.

Striker Bobby Zamora was also absent because of a toe injury but is expected to be available but midfielder Javier Mascherano is still out having had a scan on an ankle injury.

Provisional squad: Green, Dailly, Spector, Ferdinand, Gabbidon, Konchesky, Benayoun, Reo-Coker, Mullins, Bowyer, Etherington, Tevez, Sheringham, Harewood, Zamora, Carroll, Mears, Cole, Noble.