Source: Daily_Mail
Green and Upson set to follow Parker in agreeing new deals at West Ham
West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola today hinted that England pair Robert Green and Matthew Upson could soon be offered new, long-term contracts. Green and Upson were two players who attracted interest during the January transfer window. A third, Scott Parker, has just signed an improved deal and captain Lucas Neill could soon follow. Robert Green Matthew Upson 'There are players here who are the core of this team now and for a long time to come,' said boss Zola, whose team, provided they beat Middlesbrough in next week's FA Cup replay having drawn 1-1 on Saturday, have been drawn away to Everton in the quarter-finals. 'These are people like Matthew Upson, Robert Green, Scott Parker and Lucas Neill. Things are going well here but we just need to understand that we want this for a long time.'Hammer blow: Carlton Cole receives treatment on his ankle. Meanwhile, Carlton Cole is expected to be out for a fortnight with the ankle sprain he suffered at the weekend.The 25-year-old, who made his England debut last week against Spain, limped out of the clash against MIddlesbrough on Saturday after just 33 minutes.There were fears the striker had suffered a serious injury but a statement fromthe club read: 'A positive X-ray on Sunday showed no fracture and, ahead of anMRI scan to come, it is hoped the sprain could lead to only a two-week absenceat worst.'However, main striker Dean Ashton is out for the rest of the season after having a third ankle operation. West Ham 1 Boro 1: Zola's core values give Hammers reason to be hopefulParker pens new West Ham deal to remain at Upton Park until 2013WEST HAM UNITED FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET