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West Ham got back to winning ways with a 2-0 victory at Hull but manager Sam Allardyce is not resting on his laurels.

The Irons boss knows his squad needs bolstering as injuries threaten to derail his promotion plans, and he plans to use this week's international break to bring in some loan cover.

West Ham striker Carlton Cole is convinced the Irons have what it takes to bounce straight back into the Premier League - and he's not worried about his England prospects.

The Hammers start the new season at home to Cardiff this Sunday, and Cole said they are ready for the challenge.

West Ham manager Avram Grant was left to reflect on what might have been after seeing his side succumb to a late winner at The Emirates.

The Irons looked good for a point, thanks largely to a superlative display from goalkeeper Rob Green, but a defensive lapse two minutes from time handed Arsenal all three points.

Rob Green has been given the backing of yet another of England's goalkeeping greats.

Peter Shilton, who won 125 caps, followed Ray Clemence in backing the West Ham keeper to prolong his international career despite his indifferent start to the season and his World Cup blunder against the USA.

West Ham goalkeeper Rob Green's international career is not over despite his World Cup disaster, according to England coach Ray Clemence.

Green's blunder against the USA in England's opening game in South Africa - when Clint Dempsey' shot slipped through his fingers for the equalising goal - might have signalled the end of his England days.

England goalkeeper Robert Green has restated his desire to stay at West Ham next season.

Green could leave Upton Park after the World Cup, with the Irons cashing in on one of their main assets as co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold look to raise transfer funds. But the 30-year-old wants to stay.

West Ham midfielder Scott Parker is a surprise inclusion in England's preliminary World Cup squad.

The 29-year-old was among 30 names announced by coach Fabio Capello this afternoon, and is joined by team-mates Robert Green and Matthew Upson.

West Ham goalkeeper Rob Green wants to stay at Upton Park after helping the Irons almost certainly avoid relegation this season.

Green has been linked with a move away this summer as the Irons rebuild under co-chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold, with any cash from his sale used to strengthen the squad.

West Ham legend Phil Parkes thinks Rob Green could leave Upton Park this summer and there won't be a shortage of clubs wanting him.

The England keeper has been linked with a move at the end of the season and Parkes, who made over 400 appearances in 11 years as West Ham goalkeeper, thinks Green will go if a top four club comes calling.

West Ham clambered out of the bottom three of the Premier League with a hard-won point at Aston Villa.

The Irons harried and hustled high-flying Villa, with Gianfranco Zola employing a five-man midfield to good effect.

It's been another exciting sporting year and plenty of big names have appeared in the pages of The Wharf, including West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola, a quartet of England cricket captains and two heroes of the 1966 World Cup win.

We look back at what's been making the headlines locally and nationally over the last 12 months.

West Ham travel to Birmingham for tomorrow's crucial Premier League clash knowing the Dean Ashton era is officially over.

The big striker announced his retirement this morning after failing to recover from an ankle injury - a further blow to Gianfranco Zola's ailing squad.

West Ham moved out of the Premier League relegation zone thanks to an injury time winner from Zavon Hines and some eccentric refereeing.

Hines's goal, and an earlier penalty from Mark Noble gave the Irons a 2-1 win over Aston Villa, and Hammers' boss Gianfranco Zola feels it could be the turning point for his team.

West Ham rescued a point with a spirited fight back but the Gunners only have themselves to blame for not leaving east London with a win.

A Carlton Cole header and an Alessandro Diamanti penalty earned the Irons a draw that had looked impossible at half time, such was Arsenal's dominance.

David James should be England's goalkeeper at next year's World Cup and that would mean bad news for West Ham's Rob Green.

James is the choice of ex-England keeper David Seaman as speculation continues over who Fabio Capello will have as his first choice in South Africa.

Gianfranco Zola is praying all his West Ham players come through their international commitments this evening as he counts down to the Premier League kick-off.

Zola has a number of key players turning out for their countries this week, including three in the England squad against Holland.