Slaven Bilic hailed striker Simone Zaza for his key role in a much-needed West Ham win against Crystal Palace.
The 25-year-old Italian striker has struggled since joining on loan from Juventus, with some suggestions he could be sent back to Turin early.
He was in fine form against Palace, however, as West Ham triumphed despite seeing Aaron Cresswell sent off after two questionable yellow cards.
Bilic was unhappy with that decision by referee Martin Atkinson and admitted he wished English football would follow the lead of other leagues in allowing clubs to appeal sending-offs for two bookings.