Late tests for Hammers duo

West Ham will give late fitness tests to defenders Valon Behrami and James Tomkins (both hamstring) ahead of the FA Cup fifth-round tie against Middlesbrough at Upton Park.

Czech Midfielder Radoslav Kovac could make his debut after being on the bench for the defeat to Manchester United.

Midfielder Kieron Dyer – who had been out with a broken leg – has been having tests on a muscle injury, but striker Dean Ashton (ankle) and defender Danny Gabbidon (groin) remain sidelined.

Team (from): Green, Neill, Collins, Upson, Ilunga, Behrami, Parker, Noble, Collison, Cole, Di Michele, Lastuvka, Boa Morte, Kovac, Spector, Sears, Nsereko, Tristan, Tompkins, Dyer.