Gianfranco Zola’s reign as West Ham manager got off to an eventful start as his side shared four first-half goals with West Brom at The Hawthorns.

West Brom were today expected to step up their bid to bring in Hibernian boss Tony Mowbray as their new manager.

Poland international defender Jaroslaw Bieniuk could become West Brom’s fourth summer signing if he impresses during a five-day trial with The Baggies.