Hunt came through 45 minutes of last night's reserve clash against Wigan with no ill effects.

It was his first action since being sidelined with a foot injury at his previous club, Hull, in February.

But Hunt, signed by Wolves in the summer for £3million, is confident he can play some part against the Hammers at Molineux.

He said: "The foot felt good and I was happy to get 45 minutes. To play 45 minutes was always the plan although I probably could have played for longer.

"I found myself making the runs I normally make and I'm going to get sharper and better as the weeks go on.

"But the real stuff is on Saturday at 3pm. That pressure is what I really enjoy and hopefully I can have a taste of it this weekend then at Chelsea the following week."

Hunt admitted: "It would be great to play against West Ham. It's a big game for us after four defeats in a row.

"To play 15-20 minutes on Saturday might not be beyond me.

"If I'm needed to start the game then I'm sure I could, but it's down to the manager."