Andy Carroll admits West Ham United teammate Stewart Downing is likening himself to Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs.

Carroll has revealed that Downing's resurgence in form might've gone to his head.

"Stewie is a fantastic player," Carroll told the club's official website.

"He was hinting that he's the new Ryan Giggs, which the lads were giving him stick for. He's a great player and it suits him very nice in that hole."

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