Cole partners Ashton up front for Hammers

Striker Carlton Cole returned from suspension to partner Dean Ashton up front as West Ham manager Alan Curbishley made just one change from last weekend’s 2-1 win at Middlesbrough.

Jonathan Spector continued at the heart of West Ham’s defence with James Collins and Danny Gabbidon out injured – but Anton Ferdinand returned to the bench after two months out with a hamstring problem.