Source: PA
Simpson may return
Brentford could be boosted by the return of Robbie Simpson for the visit of Premier League Everton in the Carling Cup.
On-loan Huddersfield forward Simpson has missed the last two matches with a hamstring injury, but has had an injection in a bid to hasten his recovery and will be handed a late fitness check.
Defender Pim Balkestein will wear a protective mask again after suffering a broken nose against Bristol Rovers recently.
Midfielder David Hunt is out for a month with damaged ankle ligaments and striker Carl Cort continues to struggle with an Achilles problem.
Summer signing Kirk Hudson is still building up his fitness following a groin problem.