Dimitri Payet is so down to earth according to West Ham United teammate Michael Antonio. 

The Hammers talisman has missed much of the start of the season due to injury problems.

A knock was picked up by the 29-year-old after he came on as a substitue at Chelsea in the Hammers opening game of the season. 

Antonio's form has helped him earn his first England call up a few years after playing in non-league for Tooting and Mitcham. 

The pair are set to start against Watford on Saturday in the Premier League, and Antonio was full of praise for the Frenchman.

"Dimitri is just quality," Antonio told Match of the Day magazine. 

"Off the pitch the's the nicest guy ever, so down to earth, so chilled, always has time for everyone.

"Hopefully he can come back nice and fit and pick up where he left off.

"He takes the mick with some of the boys in training with some of his skills." 

Payet shone in his debut season in east London and Antonio's form has been of similar level since establishing himself in West Ham's team in December.