Behrami boost for Hammers

Valon Behrami is set to return to the West Ham side for the home clash with Portsmouth after recovering from a calf injury.

The midfielder has missed the Hammers' last two games with the problem but is fit again and boss Gianfranco Zola is expected to draft him straight back into his starting line-up for the visit of Pompey to Upton Park on Saturday.

Behrami's return is a boost to Zola ahead of the game while he also has Carlton Cole available again after suspension. James Tomkins is pushing for his first start as well but Kieron Dyer, who is back in training, is likely to miss out as the game comes too soon for him.

Diego Tristan, meanwhile, picked up a knock while in action for the reserves and remains on the sidelines.