Stewart Downing has welcomed a fully fit Andy Carroll back to West Ham United.

Carroll struck in defeat to Stoke City on the weekend.

Downing told whufc.com: "Andy did really well. His hold-up play was really good because he was getting kicked about a bit from the centre halves, but he got his goal.

"That will be good for the confidence with nine games to go, so for him he just needs to carry on and play like he did on Saturday. He's a real asset for us."

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