Preview: Stoke City v West Ham

Parker is suspended after picking up his fifth red card of the season in the 2-2 draw with Fulham two weeks ago.

But Jack Collison could feature after coming through a reserve team match last week.

And the Irons international players all returned with clean bills of health after their exertions in World Cup qualifiers.

Carlton Cole, who played for England in midweek, is set for his 100th West Ham appearance and will hope to mark the occasion with a goal to add to the four he has scored so far this season.

Kieron Dyer and Danny Gabbidon are doubtful, with hamstring and calf injuries respectively, while Luis Boa Morte and Dean Ashton remain long-term absentees.

Stoke are likely to include former Iron Matty Etherington in their squad.

Last season the Hammers won 1-0 at the Britannia Stadium, thanks to a Diego Tristan goal. A repeat of that result would be very welcome this time round.

West Ham: Green, Kurucz, Ilunga, Spector, Upson, Tomkins, Gabbidon, Faubert, Da Costa, N'Gala, Daprela, Dyer, Kovac, Behrami, Jiminez, Noble, Payne, Stanislas, Franco, Hines, Diamanti, Cole, Nouble.

Venue: Britannia Stadium

Date: Saturday, October 17

Kick off: 3pm

Referee: Martin Atkinson