Fellow England international Nigel Reo-Coker is out until next month through injury and Noble, who played a significant role in the club’s promotion to the Barclays Premiership last season, could be given an opportunity to impress.

“It will be a great day for the fans and obviously I’m desperate for us to go there and get a result,” he told the club’s website, whufc.com.

“The last time we played there was in the League Cup a couple of years ago, but I wasn’t involved then, so if I make the squad on Sunday it will be the first time I’ve been involved in a game at White Hart Lane.

“It would mean so much to me to be part of a winning West Ham team at White Hart Lane, and it would be even more incredible if I could get some time on the pitch.

“Obviously I’m really hoping to be involved in the game. It may be on the bench, but I’m just itching to play a part and hopefully I can.”

Troublesome injuries have restricted Noble’s opportunities at Upton Park this term and he is desperate to make an impact.

“It’s been a strange start to the season,” he added. “I played in international games during pre-season, came off the bench in the opening game against Blackburn and then unfortunately got injured.

“I came back to play in the League Cup against Sheffield Wednesday, but then I picked up the back problem. But that seems fine now and I’m really looking forward to getting on with the season and hopefully getting involved in the first team more.”