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West Ham fans are a proud bunch. Their youth products helped England win the World Cup in 1966 and, in recent years, several stars have left the 'Academy of Football' to form the backbone of several illustrious sides.

West Ham's all-time home-grown XI: Moore, Lampard but no Defoe

West Ham's Joe Cole in England action during the difficult 2010 World Cup

Exclusive - Cole: England return still in my sights

Joe Cole is hoping Tottenham leave Jermain Defoe out in the cold

Cole hoping Tottenham leave Defoe out in the cold

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce sends new signing Stewart Downing on for his debut

West Ham boss Allardyce thrilled with squad's strength

West Ham midfielder Joe Cole celebrates his opening goal against Cardiff City

West Ham star Cole targeting excellent start to the season

Funny video: Tribute to captain Ashley Cole - the pride of England

Anderson to Barcelona or Real Madrid and more deluded fooball quotes, including Big Sam, Wenger and Balotelli

January transfer window deals - Arsenal, Liverpool, Man United, Spurs, Chelsea and Man City assessed

Doing the double over Man United: Spurs, Liverpool, Arsenal, City, Chelsea and West Ham

Winterburn previews Manchester United v West Ham in the FA Cup

Joe Cole on his second debut for West Ham

Do Chelsea damage young players' careers? Sturridge, Johnson, Parker and more

Houghton on Joe Cole's move to West Ham

The worst free transfers of all time: Joe Cole, Bogarde, Jovanovic and more

Thompson on Sturridge, Ince and Gameiro

How Liverpool under Brendan Rodgers are the most versatile team in England

Pearce: West Ham win proves Liverpool are not a one-man team

Cole: I had to stop myself celebrating Liverpool equaliser