Zola determined to dazzle

Gianfranco Zola believes he will be able to fulfil the demands for entertainment at Upton Park ahead of his expected appointment as West Ham manager.

A section of the club's supporters were critical of previous boss Alan Curbishley for the brand of football played during his tenure.

But Italy Under-21 coach Zola told the Daily Mail: "I only know one way to play: on the floor, attacking football, the way things should be done. I want to excite people, that is why we play isn't it?"

He added: "The Under-21s play the way football should be played. I try to put a smile on their faces and I can tell you they put a smile on mine with the way they play."

Zola confirmed that the final details of his appointment still need to be agreed but he is confident they will be resolved.

The 42-year-old also urged West Ham fans to cast aside his links with Chelsea after he admitted the chance to manage the east London club was one he could not resist.

"I know there is a rivalry between Chelsea and West Ham, but that is not a problem. My playing career is my past," Zola added.

"This is a new adventure for me. I spent seven years at Chelsea and they were seven of the best years of my career, I loved playing there but the fans must understand that I have a new career now and my playing career is in the past.

"The temptation to manage in England is too much, I love London, I love the lifestyle. Whenever I think of London, it has good memories."