Dean Ashton is feeling back to his best for West Ham after scoring his fifth goal of the season in the win at Middlesbrough on Saturday.

"I feel very good," he told whufc.com. "To play two 90 minutes in six days against Everton in six days and then another 90 minutes against Middlesbrough - I have proven I am more than fit enough.

"Obviously I want to improve the football side of things and put in better performances and score goals, which is important."

As well as the personal gain, Ashton was also pleased for the team as a whole after two defeats by Everton last week in quick succession.

"To lose twice to one team at home was difficult to take," he said.

"It is the best way to bounce back - to come to Middlesbrough and get a result."