AVRAM Grant believes Carlton Cole will thrive in West Ham's new-look formation.

The Hammers boss intends to deploy Cole as the spearhead of a 4-3-3 shape this season, and has been impressed by what he has seen from the striker so far.

“I think the new system has helped him (Cole),” said Grant. “We also have a team that know how to play football so they can give him the pass at the right time.

“If you look at all the goals we have scored this summer, all the goals came from combinations between many players in the team. Of course it is good for him.”