Andy Carroll watch: West Ham's big forward earns his ovation after Irons beat Huddersfield Town 2-0 on wet and wild evening at London Stadium

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Andy Carroll made his return to first-team action for West Ham on Monday evening as Slaven Bilic's men beat Huddersfield Town 2-0 at a rainy London Stadium.

The former Newcastle United and Liverpool forward made an immediate impact with a cross-cum-shot in the first minute after chesting the ball down and firing across goal as Cheikhou Kouyate narrowly missed connecting on a greasy surface.

West Ham weren't afraid to play to the bustling Carroll's strengths as two late goals from Pedro Obiang on 72 minutes followed by Andre Ayew five minutes later made the game safe. 

Andy Carroll helped West Ham to a 2-0 victory over visitors Huddersfield Town on Monday 

Carroll was substituted on 81 minutes to a standing ovation after giving his all for the cause

The 2-0 victory over the Terriers eased pressure on Irons boss Bilic (pictured with Carroll)

Carroll gave his all for the cause and fully deserved his standing ovation from Irons fans in the stadium after he was substituted on 81 minutes for Diafra Sakho.

Here Sportsmail's SAM CUNNINGHAM looks at how he got on during the match at London Stadium on Monday evening.

1: Controlled a long ball forward and produced some great hold-up play on the left flank, even throwing in an uncharacteristic step-over.

Carroll outjumps the Terriers Christopher Schindler during their Premier League match 

Carroll and Huddersfield's Schindler compete for the ball during the match in east London

2: Controlled a cross inside the box on the chest, shrugging off Christopher Schindler before firing a low shot-cum-cross across goal that Cheikhou Kouyate almost turned in.

4: Ambitious first-time volley from 10 yards sent way over the crossbar.

7: Two big leaps to win headers, cannoning into Huddersfield players and making his significant presence felt.

Former Newcastle and Liverpool forward Carroll plays the ball away from Philip Billing 

The powerful Carroll shields the ball from Huddersfield's Schindler at London Stadium 

14: Flew into Tom Ince as the Huddersfield man tried to break away from a West Ham corner, in the sort of challenge that makes West Ham’s coaching staff wince.

21: Effective hold-up play again, receiving an awkward pass with West Ham under pressure and earning a free kick.

21: Low shot from outside the area, but nothing to trouble Huddersfield goalkeeper Jonas Lossl.

Who me ref? Carroll gestures during the Irons' match at the former Olympic Stadium  

24: Held off Schindler again as though he were a child’s rag doll to retain possession. Impressive strength.

29: Big header at the back post from Aaron Cresswell’s right-hand-side corner, knocking over Schindler in the process, deflected wide for another corner.

32: Dropping off and on the right flank, produced a great cross to find Chicharito, although his team-mate was unable to continue the move.

Carroll can be very satisfied with the shift he put in during the 81 minutes he spent on the pitch

36: Won the contest for a Joe Hart long ball then went for goal from 35 yards when Antonio laid the ball back into his path, winning another corner.

53: Lost the ball in the corner, tiring from a first game back in six months.

61: Back just outside his own area clearing away a hoofed ball forward.

The shirt Carroll wore for West Ham on Monday night during their game against Huddersfield