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Newcastle defender Williamson: Carroll can be world star

Newcastle United defender Mike Williamson says Andy Carroll could be anything.

Carroll's header earned Newcastle a point at Molineux - and enhanced his England claims after a hat-trick against Aston Villa eight days ago.

Centre-back Williamson said: "Andy will be a handful for the best defenders in the world.

"He's strong and he's good on the floor. He scored again and his confidence is sky-high now. He doesn't move very much in training, so it's not a very good indication of what he's like!

"But you can tell he's quality. You are going to see him coming into his own this season."

Wolves skipper Karl Henry admitted: "Andy Carroll gave us as tough a time as any other striker has.

"If he keeps playing like this I don't think it will be long before he's doing it for England."

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