West Ham United midfielder Dimitri Payet has said the talent of Eden Hazard helped him develop into the player he is today.
Payet, 29, played alongside Hazard at Lille in the 2011-12 season before the Belgium international moved to Chelsea.
France international Payet is currently enjoying an impressive debut campaign in the Premier League after signing from Marseille last summer, making it nine goals for the season with a another superb free kick against Crystal Palace at the weekend.
The playmaker told West Ham's official website: "I have been helped by the top players at all the clubs I have played for.
"When you are playing with such good players it does make things easier but I also feel that you can learn new things at all ages and at all times from the younger and older players.
"That is what football is all about -- getting the best out of everyone and working hard."
Asked about his form this season, he added: "I would say that I have been consistent and I have carried on my form from Marseille last season.
"My maturity has helped me see things differently at the age of 29 and this has been the best season of my career so far."