Preview: West Ham v Macclesfield

He said: "Last year we attacked the cup competitions and we're going to do it again this year.

"They [Macclesfield] are going to try and make it as difficult as they can. We know that and we've got to make sure we overcome that."

Full-back George McCartney could be in line for his first appearance of the season, while Craig Bellamy is back in contention after recovering from a hamstring injury.

Carlton Cole has made a rapid recovery from a back injury picked up during the 3-0 defeat at Manchester City last Saturday and could start.

Mark Noble is suspended after his sending off against City.

Macclesfield overcame Blackpool in the last round but lost 2-0 to Accrington Stanley in Saturday's league fixture.

West Ham (from): Green, Lastuvka, Neill, Behrami, Upson, Davenport, Spence, McCartney, Faubert, Parker, Etherington, Boa Morte, Bowyer, Reid, Mullins, Ashton, Cole, Sears, Bellamy.

Macclesfield (from): Brian, Reid, Morgan, McDonald, Walker, Hessey, Green, Deen, Tolley, Hadfield, Thomas, Bell, Gritton, Evans, Yeo, Rooney.

Venue: Boleyn Ground

Kick-off: 7.45pm

Tickets: Available on the gate from £10 (adult) and £5 (under-16s)