West Ham’s England trio of Rob Green, Matty Upson and Carlton Cole have all been busy preparing with the national team this week ahead of the friendly game against Africa Cup of Nations winners Egypt tonight at Wembley…

Mark Noble claims West Ham team-mate Carlton Cole ‘is one of the best forwards in the country’ and backed him to go to the World Cup.

West Ham co-owner David Gold thought Carlton Cole ‘was going to die’ after his effort against Hull.

Goals from Valon Behrami, Carlton Cole and Julien Faubert gave WestHam their second successive league victory and left nine-man Hull inreal trouble at the foot of the table…

West Ham’s much sort after striker Carlton Cole has revealed he shunned two offers for his services during the transfer window.

Carlton Cole believes West Ham’s victory over Birmingham has provided the club with a much-needed lift.

Back in action: West Ham’s Carlton Cole (left)Carlton Cole hopes his comeback from injury has come just in time to secure him a World Cup berth with England…

New signings Benni McCarthy, Mido and Ilan are in contention to make their debuts while Carlton Cole and Guillermo Franco are also fit.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola will give both Carlton Cole and Scott Parker late fitness tests ahead of the clash with Blackburn.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola welcomes back England striker Carlton Cole to his squad for the vital clash with Portsmouth tonight.