Carlton Cole praised the impact of West Ham defender Craig Dawson after the 'special person' gave his side a crucial lead against Lyon on Thursday night.
The Hammers progressed to the last four of the Europa League against the Ligue 1 side, winning 3-0 on the night to emerge victorious 4-1 on aggregate, partially thanks to Dawson's opener, a powerful header from a Pablo Fornals corner.
And Cole gleefully hailed defensive talisman 'Ballon d'Orson' and his impact on the tie.
He said: 'He gets there by sheer determination, drive.