Diego Tristan is now match fit and wants to prove his worth to West Ham who he joined as a free agent in October. The 32 year old Spaniard told The Sun: "For a striker goals are always important for your confidence and it was also good for me to play 90 minutes and get back into the rhythm of a match.

"It will give me confidence even if it is a reserve game, because goals are the lifeblood for every striker.

"It is important to be ready for when the team needs me and I hope I can make a contribution with my goals.

"I know that Carlton Cole and Craig Bellamy are doing very well but I want to have my chance and I hope to get it soon.

"I am satisfied with my progress. It is fine playing for the reserves but my aim is to be out there playing every weekend."