Attacking duo back for Hammers

Striker Dean Ashton (back) and winger Matthew Etherington (knee) have been passed fit and return to the West Ham squad for tomorrow night’s visit of Liverpool, but winger Julian Faubert (calf) is doubtful.

Craig Bellamy (stomach), Bobby Zamora (knee), Nolberto Solano (hamstring) and Danny Gabbidon (groin) have resumed training but are unlikely to feature.

James Collins (knee) appears to be out for the rest of the season, with Scott Parker (knee), Kieron Dyer (leg), Nigel Quashie (foot) and Calum Davenport (neck) also unavailable.

John Pantsil and Henri Camara are absent on international duty.

Provisional squad: Green, Wright, Neill, Spector, Ferdinand, Upson, McCartney, Bowyer, Faubert, Ljungberg, Noble, Mullins, Etherington, Boa Morte, Reid, Ashton, Cole, Tomkins, Collison.