LUKE Young will be assessed this morning ahead of Saturday's crunch clash with Everton.

The QPR defender has been sidelined with a hamstring injury after limping out of the home loss to Wolves a fortnight ago.

But boss Mark Hughes is hopeful the right-back will be able to resume training today with the Toffees' visit to Loftus Road just around the corner.

Meanwhile, the Welshman played down injury fears surrounding defender Taye Taiwo after he was withdrawn during Saturday's derby defeat to Fulham.

Hughes revealed the Nigerian was suffering cramp, and will join in sessions with his team-mates at the club's Harlington training base today.