Bobby Zamora gave Steve Coppell a scare ahead of the showdown with Leicester after missing yesterday's training session.

The Albion hitman was suffering with a stomach upset, but he is expected to be fine for Micky Adams' return to Withdean on Friday night.

The latest bulletin on long-time absentee Paul Kitson is less encouraging.

The former West Ham forward was due to return from back surgery in the reserves at Peterborough yesterday until damaging a groin in training last Friday.

Steve Melton is still on course for a free transfer move to Hull which would incorporate a sell-on clause for the Seagulls.

Melton's month on loan to Peter Taylor's team ends this weekend.

Coppell said: "Melts has obviously got to agree to it, but I spoke to Peter last week and he's been pleased with what he has done.

"Hull move into a new home this week, so it's exciting times at that club."