Team News: Ricardo Vaz Te, Carlton Cole start up front for West Ham United

Ricardo Vaz Te and Carlton Cole will form a striking partnership during West Ham's play-off encounter against Cardiff City this afternoon.

The Hammers will also begin the encounter with a four-man midfield, which includes Gary O'Neill and Kevin Nolan.

Visiting Cardiff have veteran striker Kenny Miller up front, while Liam Lawrence will feature on the wing.

The home side lead the tie 2-0.

West Ham: Green; Demel, Taylor, Reid, Tomkins; Noble, O'Neil, Nolan, Collison; Vaz Te, Cole

Cardiff: Marshall; McNaughton, Turner, Hudson, Taylor; Whittingham, Gunnarsson, McPhail, Lawrence; Mason, Miller