West Ham United have recalled Freddie Sears from his loan at Crystal Palace.

The Mirror says the relegation-threatened Hammers are without injured striker Carlton Cole and midfielder Kieron Dyer hobbled off with a hamstring problem in last week's defeat to Bolton.

Forward Sears, 20, will play his last game for the Eagles on December 28 at Swansea City after the Boxing Day clash against Ipswich Town at Selhurst Park.

Palace boss Neil Warnock confirmed: "Freddie's here for two more games. They have requested he goes back. I think what with Carlton Cole being out, they need everybody looking at their situation."