Hammers aim high as Carroll set to bring goals

Sam Allardyce feels Andy Carroll can make West Ham a real force in the Premier League this season.

England striker Carroll agreed a season-long loan switch on Thursday to Upton Park after finally accepting his chances at Liverpool would be limited.

The 23-year-old, who cost the Reds £35m (€44m) when he joined from Newcastle in January 2011, is in line for an immediate debut in today’s London derby against Fulham.