Ashton back for Reading clash
West Ham striker Dean Ashton is back in the squad for the Premier League clash at Reading after missing the midweek win against Bristol Rovers as his partner had gone into labour.
Kieron Dyer broke his leg at the Memorial Stadium and is likely to miss most of the season.
Midfielders Freddie Ljungberg and Scott Parker are getting back to full fitness but may not make the squad.
Provisional squad: Green, Neill, Ferdinand, Upson, McCartney, Noble, Mullins, Boa Morte, Bellamy, Zamora, Wright, Spector, Collins, Gabbidon, Pantsil, Dailly, Ljungberg, Parker, Bowyer, Etherington, Ashton, Cole.
