Sam Allardyce hints that Andy Carroll could be BENCHED if Borriello & Cole fire at Norwich
WEST HAM boss Sam Allardyce has hinted that Andy Carroll could be left on the bench if Carlton Cole and Marco Borriello contribute to an undefeated streak in former Liverpool man's absence.
Andy Carroll could be heading back to the bench [GETTY]
Allardyce will have both Joe Cole and Mo Diame available to face Norwich on Tuesday evening, but Carroll will not be available after failing to have a three-match ban for being sent off against Swansea overturned.
The Hammers beat Aston Villa 2-0 in the first game of Carroll's absence and Allardyce paid tribute to Cole and Borriello's role on the weekend.
He said: "Both made a contribution on Saturday that they have to continue to do.
"For me, what about this: Andy Carroll gets over suspension, West Ham haven't lost a game, and won most of them and Andy Carroll has to sit on the bench. Wouldn't that be nice?"
Cole returns from a groin problem with Diame (knee) also back in contention although Joey O'Brien (shoulder) and Ravel Morrison (groin) are absent.
Meanwhile, Robert Snodgrass will face a late fitness test on a groin problem for Norwich but Gary Hooper will be available.
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Norwich winger Robert Snodgrass faces a late fitness test on a groin problem ahead of the Barclays Premier League trip to West Ham.
Ryan Bennett (thigh) and midfielder Jonas Gutierrez (calf) remain out, along with centre-back Michael Turner (hamstring).
Midfielder Jonny Howson should return to full training after a back problem next week, while winger Elliott Bennett continues his rehabilitation from a serious knee injury.
West Ham provisional squad: Adrian, Jaaskelainen, Demel, Tomkins, McCartney, Collins, Johnson, Reid, Armero, Noble, Nocerino, Diame, Taylor, Nolan, J Cole, Downing, Jarvis, Borriello, Vaz Te, C Cole.
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