West Ham manager David Moyes said the goal at the end of the first half was crucial. And also stated that it was a victory that the team deserved.

The Hammers thumped Genk 3-0 at home in Europa League Group H on Thursday, giving the Hammers a full 9 points from three games in the lead group.

“The first half was very uncomfortable. I think we deserved to lead but they had one or two chances as well.”

“But scoring goals quickly was great for us and allowed us to create some more chances. And it also makes the game a little more relaxed.

“We don’t want to concede a single goal. We blocked a couple of times late in the game and there were some dreadful moments in the first half. We don’t want that to happen. But the players deserve that. Getting a goal at the end of the first half was very important.

“We have to go out to Genk and to Vienna. This is what every people looking forward Visits of football fans, players and families from that point of view It’s new to us. We really enjoyed it.”