Carroll in line for comeback in Cork

Andy Carroll could be set to make his return for West Ham in Cork next month after sealing a permanent move to the Hammers yesterday.

Carroll is hoping the deal will help him cement a place in the England squad ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

The 24-year-old finalised what is understood to have been a £15.5 million (€18.1m) deal, plus a further £2m in add-ons, from Liverpool after passing a medical last night.