West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek says the physical demands of the Premier League suit his game.
Soucek joined the Hammers in January and is a first-choice for manager David Moyes.
He told the club's website: "Lots of people said that it would be hard [in the Premier League], but I did not think so," he reflected, discussing the initial doubts his frame could handle the division's physicality.
“I believe that my strength comes from inside me. When my body is strong inside, and I am ready to fight on the pitch and in my head, it is not important how I look.
“Even when I was younger, I told myself I wanted to cover every square of the pitch. I wanted to help my guys in every situation."
