Carlton Cole could make his first start for West Ham United since returning from a six-week lay-off with a groin injury when Middlesbrough travel to Upton Park on Sunday.

Cole sustained the injury playing for England against Slovakia, but is pushing for a return to the starting line-up.

Boro require victory to have any chance of surviving in the Premier League.

Danny Gabbidon (back/stomach) returned to full training this week, but Dean Ashton (ankle) and Valon Behrami (knee) will not play again before next season.

Defender James Tomkins is suspended after being sent off in the defeat by Everton last weekend.


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