West Ham United co-chairman David Gold hailed the show of commitment from Carlton Cole for their win over Hull City.

Back-to-back victories have boosted confidence but now comes a tough run, starting at Manchester United tonight.

Gold said: "If you look at Carlton Cole, he is not match-fit. After our win against Birmingham I thought he was going to die.

"He had given everything and could barely breathe. He had given 100 per cent - and that is what I want to see."