Former Celtic midfielder Arne Engels showcased his talent in West Ham's 3-2 win over Bolton.
The Hammers defeated the Championship side on Tuesday night, with the 23-year-old Belgian international playing a key role in their victory.
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Engels, who has faced mixed reviews since joining from Celtic in the summer, provided a crucial assist for Konstantinos Mavropanos that helped West Ham fight back after falling behind at the Toughsheet Community Stadium.
The match saw an early lead for the visitors, courtesy of Jarrod Bowen, but Ruben Rodrigues' equaliser put Bolton in control.
Engels' "world-class" set-piece delivery, as described by Sky Sports co-commentator Dave Edwards, was converted by Mavropanos to make it 2-2 before half-time. He said: "This goal is all about Engels. It's a fantastic delivery; world-class. He whips it in around the back.
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"A low trajectory with lots of pace. It zips off the surface, but it's not an easy header for Mavropanos, an excellent finish."
The former Celtic player's contribution was pivotal to the Hammers' comeback, demonstrating the creative qualities that attracted West Ham to sign him.
Bowen's second-half goal secured the 3-2 win over Steven Schumacher's side.
