Top scorer Darren Bent and England defender Luke Young return after seven games and 11 games out respectively following injury as Charlton host relegation rivals West Ham at The Valley today.

West Ham United 3 Fulham 3

Charlton 0 Aston Villa 0

ALEX FERGUSON is hailing rookie American goalkeeper Tim Howard as Manchester United’s star performer during the first half of the Barclaycard Premiership campaign.