Declan Rice admits West Ham only have themselves to blame after their fading hopes of Champions League qualification were almost certainly extinguished but insists there are “plenty of exciting times” ahead. “It’s obviously horrible because we had Champions League spots in our sights and we can’t really be relying on other teams around us to be losing and picking up draws,” he told Sky Sports. “Every West Ham fan watching, everyone around the world, everyone I speak to is buzzing with how this year’s gone and so am I. “There are plenty of exciting times to look forward to.”🇩🇿🧙‍♂️🙌 @Benrahma2's first goal for West Ham United pic.twitter.com/3h34AEjj0Y — West Ham United (@WestHam) May 15, 2021Said Benrahma’s maiden Hammers goal salvaged a point on the south coast after Danny Welbeck put the hosts ahead with his 50th Premier League goal. West Ham travel to relegated West Brom on Wednesday before hosting Southampton.

Source: Express May 16, 2021 09:00 UTC