West Ham United midfield ace Scott Parker says his winner against Wigan Athletic was his best ever goal.

Parker hit a screamer beyond Latics goalkeeper Chris Kirkland to edge the five goal thriller in the Hammers' favour.

He told whufc.com:"I can safely say it was probably the best goal I have ever scored. Whether it had been a tap-in or like the goal it was, it was the most meaningful goal of my career and it means the most to me."

"It was a pleasing win," Parker added. "There was a lot of tension, stress and pressure on everyone at the ground. It was a massive relief when we got the points, it was crucial." When turning to his goal - his first-ever at the Boleyn Ground - he underlined just how important it was to him personally and professionally.

"It came to me from a great header from [Guille] Franco and it was one of those where if you buy a ticket you have got a chance. It has left my foot and gone straight in. The relief and every single emotion which I have gone through this season literally poured out once that went in."