West Ham United striker Andy Carroll has returned to first-team training.

The 26-year-old has not featured for the Hammers since undergoing knee surgery in February, but is now closing in on a return to action for Slaven Bilic's side.

"Andy Carroll trained with the first-team squad on Tuesday and he will continue to do so as he continues to build up his match fitness ahead of a competitive return to action," West Ham medical chief Stijn Vandenbroucke told the club's official website.

West Ham continue their Premier League campaign on Saturday with a trip to Liverpool.