West Ham United striker Carlton Cole admits he is just as happy to turn provider rather than be relied upon to score all the time.

The 26-year old became pigeon-holed last season and earlier this term after a good scoring run but on the weekend he became the provider when he set up Araujo Ilan for the winner against Sunderland.

Cole insists that title sits well with him but is of firm belief that he should not be placed in one single category, rather be judged by his all-round performance.

"I took a lot of pleasure out of setting up that goal. That's what I was known for. That was my main thing," he said.

"Then I started scoring goals and everyone was labelling me as a goalscorer. I don't see myself as either really, I see myself as just playing the game and trying to help the team.

"I've always been a team player and I am just so happy that I contributed on Saturday, and at Everton, to a good team performance.

"The goals will come but the situation I am in right now, I know goals would help the team, but first and foremost you've got to work hard to get your goals."