West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic is hopeful Dimitri Payet's call-up to the French national team will give the midfielder added confidence when he returns to the club from international duty.

Payet has been a standout performer for the Hammers during their stellar Premier League campaign, and Bilic believes the 28-year-old was thoroughly deserving of a call-up by Les Bleus boys Didier Deschamps.

"He's happy, we are happy. He deserves it," Bilic said.

"France have two very good games (against Holland and Russia), and hopefully he's going to play in them.

"He'll train there with his friends, with top-quality players and coaches and he's going to come back a little taller."