The Spaniard hailed the England star as a throwback to a bygone era, telling the Daily Mail that "Carroll is proving that there is a place for an old-fashioned number nine in the Premier League."
"He has great power and strength and the way he attacks the ball in the final third is very effective. He is one of the best in the business as that and is becoming a very important player for West Ham, with the service he gets from the flanks and the connection he has with Kevin Nolan just behind," the Latics boss said today.
"It is no surprise to see what he is doing now, as he was very impressive for England in the European Championships. If you allow him to use his best attributes, he will be a very powerful and dangerous player for his team, and we have to be on our guard for that."
Relegation-threatened Wigan come to Upton Park tomorrow desperately needing a win to boost their survival hopes, while Sam Allardyce's men can all but guarantee their survival with three points.
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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