Pardew mixes it

Alan Pardew says he will make changes tonight so his West Ham players don't take their places for granted,

The manager wants to ensure there is genuine competition in his squad and will use the second-round Carling Cup tie against Notts County at Upton Park to try to prove it.

Bobby Zamora and Steve Lomas are expected to make their first starts this season and Jimmy Walker may get the chance to impress in place of Stephen Bywater in goal.

Pardew said: "We have to make sure we get the balance right between who is coming in and getting the result.

"Last year we had a similar situation where we could freshen players up and that is what we will do this time. It keeps competition going."