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West Ham boss Grant: I always knew Bridge quality

West Ham United boss Avram Grant had no doubts about signing Manchester City left-back Wayne Bridge on-loan.

Bridge was outstanding in their 0-0 draw at Tottenham.

Grant told whufc.com: "Wayne did very well defensively. On his side, it was not so easy because we left him alone [against Aaron Lennon and then Gareth Bale]. I played Demba Ba as more of a striker than on the left wing and Wayne did very well with little protection. We know we can trust him.

"Wayne was my player at Chelsea so I know his quality. He is a very good player but he hadn't played for a long time [when he first joined] which made him very hungry to play but in need of more games. With every game he is better and better. He is a very good player and he is a good lad."

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