Carlton Cole is convinced West Ham can have a strong second-half of the season after Kieron Dyer's successful comeback.

The England midfielder saw action in West Ham's FA Cup win over Barnsley and Cole said: "Kieron's been training brilliantly. He's such a good player, he reads the game so well for us. He's going to be a great asset for the club.

"It's like a brand new signing for the club. He looked sharp when he came on. I congratulated him after the game. He's buzzing.

"Kieron and Bellamy are two rapid players to play alongside you and I'm happy they're both back in action."