WEST Ham should have defender Matthew Upson back in their ranks before long, according to Gianfranco Zola.

The England international was stretchered off with a calf injury during the Hammers’ 0-0 draw with Premier League strugglers West Brom at Upton Park this week, but Zola was upbeat.

“It shouldn’t be too bad,” said the Italian. “He had a problem before he came on the pitch with his calf. But it’s not a big concern.”