West Ham United boss Avram Grant was delighted with Carlton Cole after victory at Fulham.
Two-goal Cole got plenty of praise from the manager for the way he has knuckled down under pressure - not least from the striker himself and his determination to show his worth to the supporters.
Grant said: "Carlton Cole showed great finishing for both goals and Freddie Piquionne took his goal very well from Scotty Parker's superb assist. Carlton started the season in the team. He was the first choice but he wasn't playing well. He dropped to the bench but I am telling you that he worked very hard in the last few weeks like he needs to do and he got the reward.
"The first goal was a break for us. I hope we get more like this. I always said to the players when you work hard you will get your breaks. We needed to be awake and Carlton was alive to it. He took the chance well."
