West Ham United defender James Tomkins is seeking a derby win to ease the tension amongst fans.

West Ham face Tottenham today a week after their thrashing in the FA Cup by West Bromwich Albion.

"There's not many teams you'd pick to be a better team to bounce back against than Spurs," Tomkins told the Daily Mail.

"It is the sort of game that will surely put a smile back on the West Ham fans' faces. I think it is the main one fans look for every year.

"It's the biggest game of the year for the fans. White Hart Lane is always a great atmosphere as well. It means a lot to everyone at the club."