West Ham winger Maxwel Cornet is excited about their Europa Conference League chances.

The Irons resume their European campaign this week.

“The Conference League is important," said Cornet, speaking ahead of the Hammers' UECL quarter-final first-leg tie away to Belgian Cup holders KAA Gent on Thursday evening. “You can't underestimate this competition, it's an important competition, for us the players, for the Club and the coach too. So, in every game in this tournament, we will give 100 per cent.

“European experience is really important for this kind of game because it's a high level and we know we want to do something in this competition, so we all have to be focused on this goal.

“European football is different, but you have the same goal. To win a trophy for the Club can be the best thing for me for my first season. It was not a season for me with my injury, but now I am back and I want to do everything to go to the final and win this trophy."