Dimitri Payet has been hailed as the best footballer James Collins has ever played with following the Frenchman's two goals in West Ham's FA Cup victory at the weekend.

Payet netted twice in the Hammers' 5-1 comeback win away to Blackburn Rovers on Sunday, which takes his tally in his debut season in England to 10 goals - with the 28-year-old having created a number of other goals for his teammates during that time.

Collins admits Payet's form has made him believe the forward is the best player he has ever graced the pitch with - despite the fact the Hammers defender steps out with Real Madrid star Gareth Bale while on international duty for Wales.

Speaking about Payet, Collins said: "It is unbelievable what he does.

"When he is on it like against Blackburn, like we see in training, I haven’t played with or against anyone better. He’s a magic player and the West Ham fans are seeing the best of it.

"We have to wrap him up in cotton wool and get him out on the pitch as much as we can.

"He is on fire – he’s been tremendous. When he’s in the mood there are not many better in the league."

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