Jack Collison has thanked West Ham fans for their support after he turned out for their Carling Cup win over Millwall just 48 hours after his Dad passed away.

Collison said: "I just want to thank our fans for their tremendous support at what is such a difficult time for me and my family.

"It was incredible. It is something I will never ever forget and I will be trying my best to repay them on the pitch in all our matches."

West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola was full of praise for the midfielder.

"He told me straight away that he wanted to play. He wanted to be here and I just decided that he had to play.

"He made himself available. He showed what kind of boy he is. Not many would have done that."