West Ham defender Ben Johnson is delighted with his current form.
oing into the October international break, the academy graduate was third choice in his natural position at right-back. Since West Ham returned from that break with a win at Everton, Johnson has started all but one game in all competitions, scored his first goal of the season at Aston Villa, and arguably usurped Vladimir Coufal as David Moyes' first choice.
“My mindset is that it's a game of football and I've been playing since the age of four right the way through until now," he said. “This is the platform that I've been working towards so if I get the chance, I'm going to seize the moment."
While England are yet to realise Johnson's quality, he is certainly valued at West Ham, who have the chance to prove as much with the offer of a new contract, with his current deal running to the end of the season. The Hammers hold the option of a two-year extension on the same terms, but his form certainly deserves a fresh and improved contract, says the London Evening Standard.
The prospect of a new deal was floated last season and has been discussed among the hierarchy at the London Stadium this season, though no talks have yet taken place with his representatives.
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