Carlton Cole expects to stay with West Ham United beyond the winter market.

Cole has been used primarily off the bench this season.

But the striker told the London Evening Standard: "The manager has explained the situation to everybody. When I get my chance to step in, I have to make sure I am ready. I am in no rush to go anywhere in January, I am at home here. Who wants to leave their home?

"Not everyone can play every week and everyone has to be on their toes. The ones who are on the bench have to come on and make a difference when things are not going our way. That is what we have been doing lately, coming from behind to pick up points. It is going to be a hectic time over the festive period and that is what I am banking on to get a few games."