West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce is still of the belief that Andy Carroll should make England's World Cup squad.
The 25-year old striker scored the opening goal as the Hammers beat Sunderland 2-1 at the Stadium of Light on Monday night and his performance was again at the level that Allardyce feels could benefit the Three Lions in Brazil.
Allardyce is aware Carroll hasn't played for the national team since October 2012 but that does not mean he shouldn't be on the plane to South America later this year.
"Andy gives you an alternative as a player. He is unique in many ways in the Premier League," said Allardyce on Sky Sports after the win.
"There aren't too many who can receive a ball or head a ball as well as he can, and the headed goal he scored from that corner, there was nobody going to stop him.
"There is a lot more about him on the deck than people give him credit for. He can move the ball, he's quicker than he looks, and I just think if he can play every game like he did last year, hopefully he will go to the World Cup."
