England striker Carlton Cole is back in the West Ham squad for the Barclays Premier League clash with Portsmouth at Fratton Park.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola says the imminent return of Carlton Cole to the side is vital following the injury to Guillermo Franco.

West Ham and England striker Carlton Cole is nearing a return to first-team action following a knee injury…

Gianfranco Zola has revealed that Carlton Cole is making good progress from injury and could be back ’sooner rather than later’.

West Ham and England forward Carlton Cole is the man Arsenal want to help ease their striker crisis.

Gianfranco Zola has handed West Ham supporters some New Year cheer with news regarding Carlton Cole.

Radoslav Kovac believes the key to West Ham’s survival prospects is the return of team-mate Carlton Cole.

From today’s Sunday Mirror:Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger lining up shock swoop for Manchester City star Craig Bellamy – ExclusiveLiverpool planning to offload trio to fund moves for Carlton Cole and Victor MosesTottenham boss Harry Redknapp set to offer

England quartet Rob Green, Matthew Upson, Scott Parker and Carlton Cole may
have to be sold in January’s transfer window.

England hopeful Carlton Cole admits it is not easy to see his international team-mates scoring.