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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 bowed out of the Premier League with a whimper but thoughts at the club have already turned to mounting a promotion bid next season.

Sources at the club have indicated that a successor to sacked manager Avram Grant will be appointed within the next week, with Chris Hughton the bookies favourite.

No doubt there are many West Ham fans scratching their (hungover) heads this morning over quite how their club slipped so tamely out of the Premier League.

Yesterday's 3-2 defeat at Wigan sealed the Irons relegation from the top flight after a six year stay, and saw manager Avram Grant promptly sacked.

Where do West Ham go from here?

After a chaotic week or so, mainly with the speculation surrounding manager Avram Grant's future, the Irons have to get their minds back on picking up important points in the Premier League.

West Ham face a make-or-break Christmas and New Year programme.

Tradition dictates that the team bottom of the Premier League at Christmas are doomed to relegation, but the Irons have been handed the perfect opportunity to make up ground on their rivals, with all three opponents over the period lying in the bottom seven.

Matthew Upson was putting a brave face on West Ham's relegation worries after Monday night's 3-0 defeat at Liverpool.

Despite a poor performance, the Irons' captain did not feel the team's confidence was dented as they try to escape Premier League relegation starting with this Saturday's visit of Wigan to Upton Park.

West Ham co-chairman David Gold predicts the Irons will soon be a top six side - if they can avoid relegation from the Premier League this season.

Gold, 73, and David Sullivan bought a 50 per cent stake in West Ham in January, since when they have seen the team struggle in the league.

West Ham hope to beat the big freeze and steal a march on their snowbound relegation rivals with a win over Wolves on Sunday.

Gianfranco Zola's men will look to bounce back from last Sunday's 2-1 FA Cup defeat to Arsenal with a Premier League maximum.

James Tomkins insists West Ham are not worrying about relegation despite their 4-0 drubbing by Manchester United at the weekend.

The England under-21 centre-back returned to the Irons' starting line-up against the Premier League champions but could do little to stop Wayne Rooney and co running riot in the second half.