Fitness tests for duo

West Ham will give fitness tests to midfielder Valon Behrami (hip) and defender Lars Jacobsen (heel) ahead of the Barclays Premier League match at Blackburn. Mark Noble (hip), Jack Collison and Anthony Edgar (both knee) hope to return in the New Year. Thomas Hitzlsperger (thigh) and Manuel da Costa (foot) remain sidelined.

Source: PA