Bowen says last season cannot be one-off for West Ham

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14 Aug 2021 • 10:11 PM MYT
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Jarrod Bowen has called on West Ham United teammates to make sure last season was no one-off.

The Hammers get under way with a trip to Newcastle on Sunday as they look to build on a season which saw them secure Europa League qualification with a sixth-place finish, just two points off the top four.

"What happened last season is done now," he told West Ham's official website.

“All our focus is on the new season. I feel like we will put in a good performance.

“Obviously, it's the first game of the season and we want to get off on the right foot, but with what we did last season, we want to carry that form into the start of the season.

“It was obviously an unbelievable season for us to get 65 points and European football here.

“There was even talk at one stage about getting into the Champions League, which is a remarkable achievement for us coming from avoiding relegation the previous year.

“The Champions League wasn't meant to be, but we still got Europa League, so it's going to be good for me personally – something I have never experienced before.

“It'll be really good to play in that and hopefully have a good run in it."

While not wanting to look back, Bowen now wants West Ham to use last season as a yardstick for future targets.

“I think we want to build on what we did last year and be consistent with what we do," he added.

“We don't want to be a team that one season finishes in the Europa League places and another season finishes mid-table."