West Ham United defender Kurt Zouma believes the team should be in Europe every season.

The Hammers are enjoying an excellent run in the UEFA Europa League this season, as they are into the knockout stages.

Speaking about their European run, and the possibility of qualifying for the Champions League or Europa League for next season, Zouma believes the club must push to make such qualification the norm.

Speaking to West Ham's official website, Zouma said: "We can always do better and the rest will help us recover and prepare ourselves.

"After the break we have to be ready.

"The goal for the season is to be in Europe.

"I think West Ham deserve to be there every season and we're going to fight for it."