Rohan Ince is sweating on whether he will be restored to the Albion squad or miss out against Reading again tomorrow night.

The exclusion of the defensive midfield powerhouse from Tuesday’s win against Derby at the Amex ended a sequence of 13 starts in succession since Ince was an unused substitute for the 2-2 draw against Reading on Boxing Day.

He was left out altogether against Derby, with fit-again Greg Halford providing more versatility for Chris Hughton on the bench.

Hughton has confirmed Ince was not injured or ill.

He said: “He’s a young lad who is a very good player for us and he plays a particular role. I just felt that he could do with a rest.”

Ince may have to wait longer than Tuesday's visit to the Madejski Stadium (8pm) to return to the fold if Hughton adopts the same stance as he has with Jake Forster-Caskey.

The England under-21s midfielder has not been in the squad for the last five games after starting 18 of the previous 22.

Hughton also has a decision to make up front tomorrow night if Craig Mackail-Smith recovers from a hamstring strain sustained in the last away game at Bolton.

Chris O'Grady took over the lone central striker role against Derby.