Keen returns to Upton Park

West Ham have appointed former player Kevin Keen as coach of their Under-17 Academy squad.

The 35-year-old, who was player-coach at Macclesfield last season, began his playing career at Upton Park in 1983. The son of former QPR player Mike spent nine seasons at West Ham before moving on to Wolves in 1993.

West Ham manager Glenn Roeder said: "We are delighted that Kevin is joining us to work alongside Tony Carr. Kevin has limited experience as a coach, but he is full of enthusiasm and he has come back home, if you like."

Roeder also confirmed today that Italian striker Paolo Di Canio would be back at the club in two weeks following his knee injury.

He said: "Paolo has been in touch. He just wants a little more time working in the rehabilitation centre in Italy and then he will be ready to return to full training with the rest of the squad."

Di Canio, who is 35 today, is in the last year of his current contract.