West Ham midfielder Rice: Europe now closer

Football
16 May 2021 • 8:28 AM MYT
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West Ham midfielder Declan Rice insists there's no need to panic after their 1-1 draw at Brighton.

Saturday's result means that West Ham have won just one of their last five Premier League games, but remain in sixth place in the table, three points ahead of Tottenham Hotspur having played a game more.

Such a finish would see the Irons qualify directly for the Europa League group stages, a strong outcome from the campaign.

“This season's been outstanding," Rice admitted. “We've given everything.

“From the day pre-season started the manager was on us, and we as players have taken it on board and given it everything. We've learned to win ugly this year and we've won games where we've dominated too. It's been a rollercoaster.

“We've still got two more games and we can finish on a high. I think every West Ham fan around the world is watching now, and everyone I speak to is buzzing with how this year's gone – and so am I to be honest with you.

“We go to West Brom on Wednesday and then we finish off in front of 10,000 supporters on the last day against Southampton – there's plenty of exciting times to look forward to."