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West Ham boss Grant: Hitzlsperger among best midfielders in country

West Ham United boss Avram Grant is excited to have Thomas Hitzlsperger available.

The 28-year-old, nicknamed 'The Hammer', has been out since picking up a thigh injury three days before the season kicked off.

Now after two reserve games, Grant, whose side host Burnley on Monday, is sending for the Hitzman.

Grant said: "He will play on Monday. If he plays like he did in pre-season, then he is one of the best midfielders in the league.

"He has touch, vision, scores, assists and he defends clever. He was very good in every pre-season game, he scored or provided an assist."

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