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Andy Carroll returns to training but David Moyes calls for caution in fear of rushing him back after 11-week layoff

Andy Carroll is in line for a return to the West Ham team ahead of Monday night's relegation clash against Stoke.

West Ham are six points clear of the drop zone but could be dragged back into the mire if Southampton beat Chelsea on Saturday.

Carroll is likely to start from the bench.

Andy Carroll (centre) is all smiles on Friday as he returns to West Ham training after injury
Andy Carroll (centre) is all smiles on Friday as he returns to West Ham training after injury
Carroll walks onto West ham's Rush Green training pitch alongside team-mate Joe Hart
Carroll walks onto West ham's Rush Green training pitch alongside team-mate Joe Hart
The 29-year-old passes the ball as he looks to get back to full fitness after a spell on sidelines
The 29-year-old passes the ball as he looks to get back to full fitness after a spell on sidelines

'He is back in training,' manager David Moyes said.