West Ham United skipper Kevin Nolan was delighted with Sam Allardyce's 'David Platt comparison' after hitting the winner against Aston Villa.

The 30-year-old was presented with a simple finish by Ricardo Vaz Te but what impressed Allardyce was his ability to "ghost into the box", to be in the right place at the right time.

"I have never heard the gaffer say that about me before but it is a compliment obviously as David was a great goalscorer throughout his career," Nolan said.

"I haven't modelled myself on him I must admit but I wouldn't mind his record of goalscoring when I eventually finish.

"I like the fact that it (goalscoring) has always been a big part of my game. Hopefully I can continue to pop up in the box, keep getting these little goals."