West Ham United boss Gianfranco Zola was delighted with matchwinner Zavon Hines after last night's crucial 2-1 win over Aston Villa.

A penalty from Mark Noble and an injury time winner from substitute Hines gave Zola's side a massive lift.

"The team is playing better and this may well be the turning point," said Zola.

"We demonstrated desire and belief and that's what we wanted. Everything else is there. It was a fantastic game to win tonight.

"We got the reward we wanted in the end. I believed and so did the players.

"Every time I play Hines he's been very good. He just needs to keep working the way he is doing. I am very pleased for him and for us."