British comedian and actor Russell Brand was welcomed into West Ham United's dressing room after they secured a much-needed victory over Fulham.

Sam Allardyce's men, who have struggled for points so far this season, moved three points above their London rivals with a 3-0 win at Upton Park on Saturday.

After the game, Brand, who is a lifelong Hammers fan, posed for photographs with Ravel Morrison and Carlton Cole while wearing a West Ham scarf.

Brand also posted a photograph with Joe Cole and Andy Carroll on Twitter, with the caption: "With my doppelgänger @AndyTCarroll and calendar model Joe Cole. #COYI."

With my doppelgänger @AndyTCarroll and calendar model Joe Cole. #COYI pic.twitter.com/FWsQ8n4PAT

— Russell Brand (@rustyrockets) November 30, 2013