Sam Allardyce tips Joe Cole for England recall

West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce has backed new signing Joe Cole to earn himself an England recall.

The 31-year-old midfielder, who joined the Hammers on an 18-month deal this morning, has not featured for the Three Lions since the 4-1 defeat to Germany at the 2010 World Cup.

"If he can recapture his old form and plays on a regular basis for us Joe is bound to get a bit of interest from [England manager] Roy [Hodgson] coming around to the next squad," said Allardyce.

"But his main focus will be making sure he plays for West Ham on a regular basis and producing the form we know he can."

Cole has been capped 56 times at senior international level, scoring 10 goals.