David Moyes admitted that his thoughts could have been drifting to approaching European commitments throughout West Ham’s win over Everton, however welcomed the return of Jarrod Bowen amongst different necessary elements.
West Ham returned from the worldwide break with a 2-1 win over Moyes’ former employers Everton. Aaron Cresswell and Bowen scored both aspect of Everton’s solely aim, through Mason Holgate.
It was a optimistic end result for a West Ham, who within the build-up needed to keep away from the distraction of Thursday’s glamorous Europa League quarter-final towards Lyon.
Moyes admitted after the sport that it might have been taking part in on his thoughts in any case. That stated, he was happy with the applying of his squad after a break – and significantly the impression of Bowen after an extended spell out with damage.
The supervisor informed Sky Sports activities: “It was a extremely good win and I assumed the gamers did a extremely good job.
“I would really like the requirements and ranges to be higher. Getting back from worldwide responsibility and getting the gamers again on it’s by no means simple.
“It was a tricky recreation, we huffed and puffed at occasions. We had alternatives however so did they.
“Now we have an enormous recreation developing on Thursday evening. I wish to say that wasn’t taking part in in my thoughts, but it surely clearly was. I’d wish to say all of the gamers have come by means of OK, Jarrod Bowen included.
“We all know that Jarrod has objectives in him. It was unlucky the damage he received as we may have discovered him being a part of the England squad. Gareth [Southgate] could take a look at him once more in the summertime if he retains his type up.
“However for us he does an important job. Hopefully he’s rejuvenated after the break and may play even higher.”
Moyes glad to see Cresswell rating
West Ham took the lead in fashion with Cresswell’s free kick. It was a welcome sight for Moyes, who has wished to see the left-back rating extra from such a way.
The Scotsman stated: “We give him numerous stick as a result of he practices free-kicks a lot and has not had many objectives.
“He has had numerous assists in different methods. It was an actual good free-kick at present.”
Additionally coming in for reward from Moyes, regardless of going goalless, was striker Michail Antonio.
Moyes added: “Michail performs on the sting and it was extra like a Michail Antonio efficiency at present. Now we have huge video games to return and hopefully he will get objectives within the coming weeks.
“That is simply the starter. Now we have the principle course developing on Thursday and hopefully we could be faster and sharper.”
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