Thursday 20 September 2012 18:34, UK
Sam Allardyce wants West Ham United's squad strength to come to the fore in the absence of Andy Carroll and remains uncertain when Jack Collison will return from injury.
However, Allardyce concedes the fitness of midfielder Collison, who is sidelined by an ongoing knee problem, remains a worry. "Obviously Jack is a big concern because he has not kicked a ball for us yet since the end of last season," Allardyce added. "He was a major influence in our promotion year so we would love to get Jack back as quickly as we possibly can."
