Other items up for auction include a 1901 Wolverhampton and District Football League winner's medal, awarded to Lewis Nurse, and items that belonged to Aston Villa player John Robson.

BBC: West Midlands football memorabilia up for sale

Meanwhile, Hammers striker Carlton Cole admits he has been taking advice from former Chelsea team-mate Didier Drogba and Aston Villa's John Carew on how to add more aggression to his game.

BBC: Zola praises Hammers turnaround

The Archbishop of York, John Sentamu, has attacked as "glory hunting" the decision to stage Premiership football matches between Aston Villa and Everton, and Manchester City and Fulham, on Easter Sunday.

BBC: Church leaders draw on downturn