West Ham United boss Gianfranco Zola says last season's clash with Manchester United was the making of Jack Collison.

A little over a year ago, he came off the substitutes' bench at Old Trafford and so impressed his manager Zola that he became a regular from then on.

"That was the turning point for Jack," recalled Zola. "He stepped up against United and did so well.

"After that he began to play regularly and he's been a good player for us ever since.

"He's come a long way since that day against Manchester United and I hope he can celebrate tomorrow with a goal."