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West Ham boss Allardyce hails Adrian after Austin penalty save

West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce hailed Adrian after their draw at QPR.

West Ham extended a poor run of form that has seen them win only twice in the league in 2015 but it could have been worse for Sam Allardyce's side had Adrian not saved Charlie Austin's first-half penalty.

"He's proving to be one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League on a consistent basis," Allardyce said.

"That's three penalty saves on the trot now. He's been an outstanding find from our point of view.

"It will spread fear across the league because everyone will know he's saved three on the trot so people will be even more nervous.

"Your goalkeeper is the second most important member of your team after your goalscorer and he's shown that today by winning us a point."

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