Neil McDonald hails Andy Carroll's performance

West Ham United's assistant manager Neil McDonald has praised Andy Carroll for the performance that he put in during yesterday's 3-1 win over West Bromwich Albion.

The England striker scored twice to help the Hammers claim the three points that has all but secured their status as a Premier League side.

"That's a couple of really good games Andy has got under his belt now and the goals should give him confidence," McDonald told the club's official website.

"When you're on the move inside the box it gives you a chance to score goals and he has taken them very well.

"Another good all round performance and that's what we've been looking for and that's exactly what we want from the last eight games."

Carroll, who is on loan at Upton Park from Liverpool, has found the net five times for West Ham.