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Andy Carroll's sensational flying scissor-volley was straight out of the Zlatan Ibrahimovic playbook... but does the West Ham striker make my team of the week?

How sensational was Andy Carroll's flying scissor-volley against Crystal Palace?

It was straight out of the Zlatan Ibrahimovic playbook and is a reminder that there is more to Carroll than thumping headers.

As well as Zlatan, Carroll's goal got me thinking about Mark Hughes' stunning scissor-kick for Wales against Spain in 1985. I was 11 at the time and loved the goal so much that I had a picture of it on my bedroom wall.

Andy Carroll scored this sensationalu00a0scissor-volley against Crystal Palace on Saturday
Andy Carroll scored this sensational scissor-volley against Crystal Palace on Saturday
Carroll scored his sensational shot as West Ham saw off Palace 3-0 at the London Stadium
Carroll scored his sensational shot as West Ham saw off Palace 3-0 at the London Stadium
Carroll's goal was like Mark Hughes' stunning scissor-kick for Wales against Spain in 1985
Carroll's goal was like Mark Hughes' stunning scissor-kick for Wales against Spain in 1985

The challenge now for Carroll is to stay fit.