West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic believes in-form striker Andy Carroll if the type of player who can help any team in the world.

The 28-year-old is enjoying a run of games without injury which has seen him score four times in his past four outings for the Hammers.

"Andy would help any team. Andy would help the German team, Andy would help the Croatia team, the Spanish team because he is a top player," said Bilic.

"He brings you everything that you could ask from a centre forward. He is great in the air, he is very physical, has a great touch and great sense to combine with other players by playing the ball off.

"He is very difficult — if not impossible — to mark in the box, he works hard for the team, brings other players into the game.

"He has all the attributes required for a top player."