West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca was happy to score in last week's victory over AEK Larnaca.

The 4-0 win set up a Europa Conference League quarterfinal against Gent.

“I was out for a long time with an injury and it was so stressful that I could not help my team, but now I'm fit and I'm very happy," Scamacca told West Ham TV.

“The first shot was really close, and I had two of three chances, but it was an important win and to pass to the next round. It was absolutely important for me and for the team [for me to score] and also for me to play minutes and I feel better.

“The fans were amazing, like every time. They sent me a lot of messages, so I felt the love and I really appreciate it."

Scamacca arrived in east London last July at the age of 23 after just two seasons in Italy's Serie A with Genoa and Sassuolo and, while he spoke English, it was always going to take time for the forward to settle into life in a new city, a new country, at a new club in a new league.

“Injuries can happen because every season is different and this league is different from where I have come," he observed. “It was unlucky, but now it's good and we'll keep going.

“I feel good, I'm happy to be here and play for this Club and live in London, so everything is good."