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Peterborough v West Ham preview

Team news ahead of the Championship clash between Peterborough and West Ham at London Road on Tuesday.

Peterborough captain Grant McCann remains a slight concern. McCann will have his troublesome calf checked again before his place against one of his former clubs is confirmed.

The midfielder was also a doubt to face Barnsley at the weekend and came off after an hour of the 1-0 defeat at Oakwell.

Posh boss Darren Ferguson described that loss as 'inept' and 'unacceptable' and expects a response against the title-chasing Hammers but he must decide whether to make changes or give those players concerned a chance to redeem themselves.

Any changes would be the first in five matches. Defender Mark Little, midfielder Daniel Kearns and strikers David Ball and Emile Sinclair are among the options for Ferguson.

West Ham will check on Julien Faubert, Ricardo Vaz Te and Abdoulaye Faye. Faubert has been out for four matches with a groin problem and fellow winger Vaz Te has missed the last three due to a hamstring injury, but both are close to returning.

Centre-half Faye was a late withdrawal from the 2-2 draw at Burnley after picking up a knock in training on Friday but the problem is not serious and he could return.

Winston Reid is still unavailable after suffering concussion playing for New Zealand and fellow defender Guy Demel remains sidelined with a thigh problem.

Midfielder Papa Bouba Diop is also recovering from a thigh injury and misses out again.