Carroll's frantic 999 call was played to a jury.

West Ham are hopeful striker Andy Carroll will shake off a minor groin problem in time to face West Brom.

Carroll has lambasted referee Jonathan Moss for an unacceptable performance.

The transfer window’s most protracted saga looks to be at an end after Liverpool reached an agreement with Manchester City which will see Raheem Sterling take Andy Carroll’s tag as the most expensive English footballer.

Brendan Rodgers insists Andy Carroll has no point to prove despite leaving the club just a couple of months after the Irishman became Liverpool manager.