West Ham United boss Gianfranco Zola has assured fans they will beat the drop this season.

Zola, whose squad has been ripped apart by injuries to top aces like striker Carlton Cole, Scott Parker and Mark Noble said: "Trust me. When we have everyone back, this team will be different. We will be very tough to beat.

"I know this team will be all right at the end of the season. I can write it down now we will be OK."