Hammers in international action

Danny Gabbidon may make his long-awaited return from injury tomorrow at the Racecourse Ground where Wales are set to take on New Zealand in an international friendly.

The West Ham United defender was hampered by a groin injury during the latter part of last season and had to undergo two operations. If he does take part, he will be playing alongside team-mate James Collins.

Robert Green is also hoping to be involved in international action tonight, having been named in the England squad for the B international against Albania, which takes place at Turf Moor.

Elsewhere, representing the Hammers in the England Under-21 squad, Mark Noble, Nigel Reo-Coker and Anton Ferdinand are at a training camp in Spain preparing for next month's friendly against Slovakia.

The Cub today also confirmed that Hammers goalkeeper Roy Carroll has asked to leave Upton Park so that he can play regular first team football and has been granted a free transfer.

Paul Konchesky and John Pantsil have also stated their desire for first team action and will be allowed to leave when an appropriate transfer offer is made that is acceptable to the Club.