Albion keeper Tomasz Kuszczak has pulled out of the Poland squad with a back injury sustained in Sunday's victory against Crystal Palace.

He was named for World Cup qualifiers at home to Ukraine on Friday and San Marino next Tuesday but was in obvious discomfort when he left the pitch and will now stay behind for treatment.

Albion have until Saturday week to make sure Kuszczak is fit for the visit to play-off rivals Nottingham Forest.