Team News: Carlton Cole recalled by West Ham United

Carlton Cole has been reinstated to the West Ham United starting lineup for this evening's Championship fixture against Watford.

Cole will partner Nicky Maynard in attack, while James Tomkins reverts back to his normal defensive role.

Visiting Watford have handed a start to striker Chris Iwelumo, who will partner Troy Deeney.

West Ham: Green; O'Brien, McCartney, Faye, Tomkins; Faubert, Noble, Nolan, Taylor; Cole, Maynard

Watford: Kuszczak; Dickinson, Doyley, Mariappa, Bennett; Kacaniklic, Eustace, Hogg, Murray; Deeney, Iwelumo