Hammers hope to recall Spence

Hammers hope to recall Spence

Published May. 4, 2011 7:15 p.m. ET

The Hammers currently lie bottom of the Premier League and three points from safety with just three games remaining. Matthew Upson (dead leg) and James Tomkins (knee) are injury doubts for the run-in so right-back Spence has been recalled to boost the squad. The 20-year-old has impressed for Bristol City since joining on March 3, making 11 appearances and forcing his way into the England Under-21 set-up. West Ham manager Avram Grant has used a 24-hour call-back in Spence's loan agreement to call him back from Ashton Gate, meaning he could add to his solitary senior appearance for the east Londoners before the end of the season. City boss Keith Millen is now planning for the final game of the season against Hull at Ashton Gate this weekend without the England Under-21 international. "West Ham said they have a couple of injury concerns over defenders and would like to take Jordan back," Millen confirmed via the club's official website. "They have a 24-hour recall clause and it looks like he will be going back to them. But we are hoping the injuries clear up and Jordan would then be able to end the season with us before going back to West Ham for the last few games in the Premier League."

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