Good signs for Bowyer after hernia op

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Hammers physio George Cooper said: "It's a good sign that things went well."

Road to recovery: Lee Bowyer

"He will build up to speed throughout this week and begin full training next week," Cooper added.

Meanwhile Joe Cole is expecting no favours from his former club-mate Slaven Bilic as England look to ensure qualification for Euro 2008 against Croatia at Wembley tomorrow.

Cole was just breaking into the West Ham side when Bilic was a star performer and the Croatian coach has been tipped to eventually return to Upton Park as manager.

Croatia have already qualified for the finals in Austria and Switzerland but Cole knows Bilic will want to finish the campaign with a flourish.

Cole said: "Slaven was a big player for West Ham when I was very young and he'll get his team going on Wednesday. He's a professional and there'll certainly be no favours from him.

"He'll put a side out there to win the game. Frank (Lampard) knew him more than me and played with him for a few years at West Ham.

"Slaven was well liked and well appreciated at West Ham. He was a really top player and he's proving himself as a manager as well."