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Grant insists West Ham have many strong characters

West Ham United boss Avram Grant insists there's strong characters inside the dressing room.

This weekend the Hammers will be without four key players, with Mark Noble, Gary O'Neil, Wayne Bridge and Scott Parker all unavailable.

The latter's absence is particularly pertinent but Grant believes leadership qualities are still inherent within the squad.

"There are leaders," he said. "Even in this team we have the captain of the national team of Germany. We have the captain of the Ireland national team.

"But the most important thing is not the leaders.

"The most important thing is that everybody will come and do the best for the team because it is a team world.

"In a team world there is individuals so everybody that is an individual needs to think what they can do for the team.

"That is more important than any other team."

He added: "I think everybody at this club from the owner to the kitman, especially the players, want to stay in the league.

"If you look at the whole picture from this season we don't deserve to be relegated and we will do everything to stay in the Premier League.

"And I still think we can stay in the Premier League. It will be our first step to a good future."

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