Speaking exclusively to Football FanCast, former Premier League midfielder Carlton Palmer heaped praise on Jesse Lingard for the level of influence he has had at West Ham since joining the club.

The 28-year-old arrived at the London Stadium from Manchester United on loan during the January transfer window and has not disappointed.

Lingard has managed to score four goals and provide one assist in just six appearances. One of those goals came against London rivals Tottenham in a 2-1 win, while his sole assist was conjured up versus Manchester City, showing the high level that he has been playing at.

For Palmer, it is no surprise that Lingard has been performing in the manner that he has been, with the retired England international convinced that he is a good player overall.

In an exclusive interview with FFC, Palmer said:

"I think Jesse's a good player and I think he is suited to West Ham's style of play. I think the balance of the Man Utd side, the way it was, didn't suit Jesse in the end. I mean, you know, Jesse was playing for his country and he was playing very, very well. I think he's a talented player. 

"I think going to West Ham, he's a big fish there. At Man Utd, he's a small fish in a big pond, whereas at West Ham, they'll have been delighted that he went there. He's given the whole place a lift and he can play, he can definitely play and in the position he's playing, which is his favourite position, it can cause a lot of problems and he's scored a lot of goals."

If £75,000-a-week man Lingard maintains this current level of form, you would expect West Ham to try and make his loan deal a permanent one.

Alongside the likes of Michail Antonio and Pablo Fornals, Lingard has helped the Hammers to form an attack that is currently aiding a push for Champions League football.