Andy Carroll: Brace against Swansea City "means a lot"

West Ham United striker Andy Carroll has insisted that he is "definitely back" to something close to his best form following his two-goal showing against Swansea City this afternoon.

The 25-year-old, who returned to action last month following a spell on the sidelines due to a troublesome ankle injury, netted his first Premier League goals in eight months to fire the Hammers to a 3-1 victory at Upton Park.

Speaking to Sky Sports News after the game, Carroll said: "We got the two goals and got the win it means a lot to the lads and it means a lot to me to get back on the scoresheet.

"Now I've scored I am definitely back. It is great to win three in a week, it is massive boost and it is a great thing for the club to achieve."

West Ham are now up to third in the league table, with a trip to Sunderland up next.