With injuries mounting and vultures circling, the Hammers are facing a battle for Premiership survival and they have been desperately short of fire power up front. Despite the promising debut of young Frank Nouble and the return of Freddie Sears from his loan spell at Crystal Palace, the return of the much talked about England striker is welcome news for all Hammers fans.
Speaking after the Arsenal game Zola said, “"I don’t want to force things,"
"I think (his return) will be sooner rather than later."