Sunderland will have Fabio Borini available again to face West Ham after he missed the game against his parent club Liverpool last time out.
Striker Steven Fletcher is missing though due to an ankle injury, while goalkeeper Keiren Westwood is still sidelined with a shoulder problem.
Winston Reid will replace James Collins (calf injury) if he is fully recovered from a stomach upset, otherwise Roger Johnson will step up.
Midfielder Matt Jarvis is available again after a thigh problem.