Gianfranco Zola was named as the new manager of Premier League club West Ham United yesterday. The 42-year-old former Chelsea and Italy forward takes over from Alan Curbishley, who resigned a week ago because of too much board interference. "I am very delighted, it's a great honour to be given such an important job," Zola said at a news conference.

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