Ashton bang on time for Hammers

DEAN ASHTON found his scoring boots in stoppage-time as West Ham squeezed past Plymouth and into the fourth round of the Carling Cup last night.

Coca-Cola Championship side Argyle held out for 91 minutes in the face of almost constant pressure at Upton Park.

But England hopeful Ashton, who swapped his white boots for a bright red pair at half-time, struck with a superb volley for his third goal since recovering from a broken ankle.