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West Ham boss Moyes: Paqueta a special player

West Ham United manager David Moyes has hailed Lucas Paqueta's impact on the team.

The Brazilian has been instrumental to the recent resurgence by the Hammers in various competitions.

A 3-0 win over Wolves in the Premier League on Sunday showed their credentials to fight for a European place.

"That is what Lucas Paqueta can do for us," Moyes said post-game.

“I'm pulling my hair out half time and the other part of it I'm celebrating because he can make passes that other people can't see and don't make.

“He's a special player. I've not had huge amounts of special players with that individual talent. So, there's a little bit of leeway we have to give him - and I'm not someone who likes giving too much leeway to any of my players.

“I like to treat them all fairly but as I've got a bit older I've realised that when you have that talent, you have to let them flourish. But I have to say as well, his work-rate for the team over recent months has been excellent."

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