Collison says West Ham pal Hines can be star

West Ham United midfielder Jack Collison says teammate Zavon Hines can fill the void left by crocked striker Carlton Cole today against Everton.

The Hammers saw off Aston Villa in midweek to claim just their second win of the season thanks to Hines’s last-minute strike.

Collison told the Sunday Mirror: “Coley has been massive for us this season. Not just his goals, but also his all round game, so he will be a big miss.

“However, Zavon came off the bench against Villa and was outstanding. He turned the game on its head when he won the penalty and then scored the winner. If we are missing Coley then we have got players to come in and do a job.

“Zavon has been nothing short of brilliant. He has been superb this season, coming off the bench and changing games. Hopefully he will get a few more games now and he can show what he’s all about.

“We all know what he can do from training with him everyday, but it really is up to him to show what he can do.”