Thursday 4 February 2016 14:54, UK
Andy Carroll is set to return from a hamstring injury for West Ham's trip to Southampton on Saturday.
The England striker, who resumed training after a month out, has been hit by a number of injuries since joining the Hammers in 2012 and has registered just seven Premier League starts this season.
But manager Slaven Bilic has revealed the 27-year-old is likely to be included in the squad to face Saints, live on Sky Sports.
"Andy Carroll is back, he's been training with us since Monday," said Bilic. "We are going to see on Thursday and Friday but he should be involved."
Carroll could be joined at St Mary's by January signing Emmanuel Emenike, the Nigerian striker who arrived on loan from Fenerbahce.
Emenike sat out Tuesday's 2-0 home win over Aston Villa but has since received the work permit required to join up with the squad.
"We will see about Emmanuel," added Bilic. "He is going to train with us for the first time. He's naturally fit, but I would like to see him."
The Hammers are on course to challenge their best ever Premier League finish of fifth, a feat they achieved in the 1998-99 season.
Bilic's men are only six points off fourth-placed Arsenal after 24 games and their impressive form has raised hopes that the club could qualify for next season's Champions League or Europa League.
We are fit, we are good, we are collecting points and I hope we are going to continue like this.
"We are good, we are consistent, I would like us to be more consistent. Of course there is always room for improvement but we are very confident," Bilic said.
"We have 14 games to play, which is a lot, but we are fit, we are good, we are collecting points and I hope we are going to continue like this.
"We shouldn't be looking at the table at the moment, all we can influence is our performances so that's what we'll concentrate on."
West Ham face a Southampton side who won three games in a row prior to their hard-fought goalless draw at Arsenal on Tuesday.
"Yes, they have been unpredictable at times, but they are playing good, especially recently. They are a good side, they like to play football," added Bilic.
"They have great individuals and great pace on the counter-attack, so I am expecting a very, very tough game and a very good game on Saturday."
