Albion defender Adam El-Abd has suffered a setback to his hopes of being involved in the World Cup finals in Brazil next summer.

He has been left out of the Egypt squad for the first leg of their qualifying play-off against Ghana.

El-Abd, included in the provisional squad, has paid the price for a lack of senior match action with the Seagulls.

He plays for the development team at Crystal Palace tonight (7pm) together with Rohan Ince and Adam Chicksen.