West Brom injury news and return dates ahead of Birmingham City clash

The international break has come at a good time for the medical department at West Brom.

Three players are currently recovering from injuries, with the two-week break giving them enough time to hopefully complete their recoveries. All three will be welcome boosts to Steve Bruce's squad as they look to end the season as strongly as possible.

Below is a look at the injury situation at The Hawthorns. There's information on the injuries, when we can expect to see players return and what Steve Bruce has said about them...

: Hamstring tendon

: After the international break

: Dike has been out since January with a hamstring injury and missed out on the draw against Bristol City over the weekend after feeling discomfort in training.

: Speaking after the match on Saturday: "Big Dike was uncomfortable in training. The idea was can we get him through and be a bit part today and then play him in the under-23s game on Monday at The Hawthorns.

"[But] unfortunately, he was uncomfortable. It's not quite the same injury. It’s a tendon further down I’m led to believe.

"It’s the same leg as what he injured so we’re not going to gamble on that. We’re going to have to see how he is. It’s a real shame because he’s worked so hard to get back. But something is niggling at him and we have to take every precaution we can."

: Unspecified

: After the international break

What we know: The big striker picked up a 'knock' which kept him out of action against Bristol City..

What Bruce has said: "We're unfortunate Andy [Carroll] didn't recover from a knock," Bruce said.

: Fractured toe:

: After the international break

: Phillips has been out since early February with a fractured toe and is yet to feature under Bruce.

What Bruce has