West Ham United boss Gianfranco Zola admits he has no idea when Dean Ashton will start training.

Striker Ashton is still no nearer a comeback following a long-term ankle problem. He is not training with the first team and there is no date set for his likely return because of the nature of his injury.

"It is another frustrating situation for me," said Zola about the forward who has not figured at all since September 2008.