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Hammers have until lunchtime today to confirm their full squad to the various footballing authorities, one name that will either be there or not will be that of Jesse Lingard. The lingard to West Ham 'transfer' has been an on off soap opera that could rival Eastenders with the complexity of its storyline.

Having witnessed Harry 'Mc'Guire' scoring Scotland's only goal in their 3-1 defeat by England, many fans who hadn't already asked the question "why on earth were Hammers pursuing the signing of the Manchester United ex-captain?" will now have had there answer!

Going into what many see as a 'dead rubber' game against arguably the best team in club football managed by the best manager in the world, Hammers could have done with a full compliment of uninjured players, alas it seems that will NOT be the case.

Whenever there is an International break, fans are proud to see their players go off and represent their various countries, whereas team managers invariably spend the time their players are away worrying about injuries that might get picked up.