McCarthy keen to make Hammers impact

Benni McCarthy is determined to make a major impact at West Ham next season - but looks set to face competition in attack as new manager Avram Grant aims to strengthen the squad.

The 32-year-old South African failed to make it into the World Cup party this summer, but has returned early to Chadwell Heath to make sure he hits the ground running when pre-season training resumes in earnest from Monday.