Jack Collison remains confident that West Ham will get out of trouble, even though goal difference is the only thing keeping his side off the bottom of the Premier League.

The midfielder created both goals in the 2-2 draw with Sunderland on Saturday which earned his side a point after they had led 2-0.

"We are definitely getting closer to stringing a few wins together," said Collison.

"There is a real desire in the squad and we are certain there are some good results just around the corner. The next two home games could mean six points and that might change our season. The main plus is we are creating chances."

Gianfranco Zola's team led through goals from Guillermo Franco and Carlton Cole before Kenwyne Jones was sent off for pushing Herita Ilunga to the ground.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce was unhappy that the Hammers' medical team treated Ilunga for an apparent head injury. He said: "Kenwyne was stupid. He has pushed Ilunga - but that's all. When you see the play-acting, then the medical people running on with an ice pack for an eye injury, it is all just a ploy."

Andy Reid replied and 10-man Sunderland equalised through Kieran Richardson in the 77th minute. West Ham also finished with 10 men, when Radoslav Kovac was sent off for his second yellow card three minutes from the end and will miss Wednesday's home game against Aston Villa.