Gianfranco Zola hopes the strike partnership of Benni McCarthy and Carlton Cole can do for West Ham what Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole did for Manchester United.
The 32-year-old South Africa striker is on the verge of a move to Upton Park from Blackburn, who should have left east London with more than just the point from Saturday's goalless draw.
The Irons have lacked a cutting edge in attack, which was painfully evident again on Saturday despite the second-half introduction of their England forward, who has just returned from a knee injury.
Zola feels veteran McCarthy - who almost joined the Hammers from Porto five years ago - can help bring the best out of Cole, with the 26-year-old still hoping to be part of Fabio Capello's World Cup squad in the summer.
"I think it will be a good partnership because Cole is strong and skilful as well, so I think they will find a good combination," said Zola.
"I think there are similarities [with Yorke and Andy Cole]."
