Tristan plays first 45 for WH

Former Spanish international Diego Tristan played his first 45 minutes for West Ham last night in the Reserves' 2-0 defeat to Spurs.

Tristan was on the bench for Saturday's draw with Middlesbrough and may be in line for a start against Everton this weekend.

The 32-year-old played in the 'Carlton Cole' role last night - in the middle of a three man attack.

Gianfranco Zola doesn't hide the fact this is his preferred way of playing and Cole had been progressing well in the role until his red card against Arsenal ruled him out for three games.

Tristan is likely to be flanked by Craig Bellamy and David Di Michele or Matthew Etherington as the Hammers go seeking their first win in five games.