Hammers duo set to return

Big-money summer signings Scott Parker and Freddie Ljungberg could be named in the West Ham squad to face Middlesbrough in their Barclays Premier League clash at Upton Park.

Parker (knee) is yet to make his debut for the Hammers and Ljungberg (thigh) was injured during the opening day defeat by Manchester City, but both are back in full training and should be involved.