Kieron Dyer has handed West Ham United boss Gianfranco Zola a much-needed boost.

The former England midfielder was back in action for Hammers' reserves last night after recovering from a leg muscle injury.

And Dyer didn't disappoint, scoring twice in the 5-2 win over Stoke City.

Hammers reserves coach Alex Dyer gave his namesake a good 68 minutes in front of a watching Zola and assistant manager Steve Clarke.