West Ham boss Alan Curbishley says fit-again defender Calum Davenport will have a chance to establish himself this season.

"Davenport was training near the end of last season and carried on through the summer. He's got a point to prove," he said.

"He came to us 18 months ago, suffered an injury like a lot of them did and took a long time to recovery.

"He's had a good pre-season but knows there's a lot of competition when everyone is fit. He wants to grab his chance by the scruff of the neck and make the most of it."