Cole set for Hammers return against Hull

West Ham United striker Carlton Cole expects to return to action this weekend when Gianfranco Zola's team play Hull City in a vital relegation six-pointer. The 26-year-old has been sidelined for a fortnight after picking up a hamstring strain in the 2-1 victory against Aston Villa earlier this month. - West Ham home - Premier League fixtures He missed England's friendly defeat to Brazil in Qatar on Saturday, but is pleased with the way his recuperation is going. He said: "The Everton game was a bit too soon, but now I can just focus on Hull and try to get a result there. "I'm trying to play well and stay up there with the top scorers in the Premier League. "All I can do is keep tucking them away and hopefully I can progress and get to ten before Christmas, because that is my target." Former Chelsea striker Cole has netted six league goals so far this season for the relegation-threatened Hammers.

Source: DSG