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West Ham midfielder Lingard assures fans: We'll play to win on Sunday

West Ham United midfielder Jesse Lingard says they'll everything at European qualification on Sunday.

West Ham will seal a top six finish for the first time since 1999 so long as they avoid defeat against Southampton on Sunday, when 10,000 supporters will be in attendance at the London Stadium.

“When you come here and go one down, it is time to wake up a bit and kick on then the class comes through," said Lingard after victory over West Brom.

“It's another big game at the weekend when we've got the fans there which will be brilliant and put on a show for them. We don't play for a draw or a loss, we always play for a win no matter what."

The midfielder added: “We knew it was going to be difficult, it is always difficult coming here and the first time with fans which is amazing. They're going to get behind them and show support for them to win the game.

“I thought we were calm and composed in certain aspects, especially towards the end when we break and we were waiting for that opportunity all game to get a three vs two with the defenders. The lads showed courage, showed fight and great character to come back."

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