Albion have a decision to make on midfielder Dale Stephens for West Ham's visit on Friday night.

But they will still be without German No.10 Pascal Gross for the clash at the Amex (8pm).

Manager Chris Hughton said: "Pascal's still out. Dale is very close and we will make a decision."

Stephens missed Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Manchester City with a hamstring injury which forced him off in the last home game against Spurs.

Ankle damage sidelines Gross for the fourth Premier League game in succession.