It gives us extra motivation to think 'yes it can be done'. There's an outside chance maybe a few of us might be promoted to the World Cup squad due to injuries but at the same time we have our own objective which is European Championship qualification.

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It's nice to see the likes of Darren Bent, Kieran Richardson and Stewart Downing promoted to the seniors.

204

Since I arrived here I've been very happy here and I'm looking forward to being part of what I believe will be a very bright future at West Ham.

188

It's been a good start to the season for me. There were a few people who didn't think I was good enough for the Premiership, but I was determined to prove them wrong and hopefully I've gone some way to doing that.

142

It's a respect thing. If Teddy or the other senior players didn't respect me as captain, I wouldn't be captain. It's give and take and treat other people as you want to be treated. There is not one dominant voice as people might think. Everyone really does try to be a leader on the pitch.

114

It's very important to regain our momentum.

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