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West Ham striker Andy Carroll: Wonder goal the best of my career

West Ham striker Andy Carroll called his brilliant bicycle kick goal the best of his career following Saturday's 3-0 win vs. Crystal Palace.

Carroll's 79th minute goal helped seal a vital three points for West Ham, who were without Dimitri Payet after his reported refusal to play.

"I think it has to be," Carroll told West Ham TV, when asked if it was his best goal, after the match. "Michail Antonio's put a perfect ball in, I've gone for it and it went in.

"I've [tried a bicycle kick] in training and hit the post recently.