Freddie Sears is confident he's progressing at West Ham United.

"I'm definitely a better player. Over the year you come on leaps and bounds training with the first team every game. They are so sharp it makes you a better player," the striker told whufc.com.

"It's been a bit on and off but I'm happy to get on the pitch at any time. Obviously it's frustrating sitting on the bench sometimes or going and not making the bench but I think just getting on the pitch and helping out the team makes me happy."