West Ham defender Craig Dawson admits they weren't up to standards for defeat at Brentford.

A quiet first half from both sides in Brentford was followed by an explosive start to the second by the Bees, who struck twice after the break through Bryan Mbeumo and Ivan Toney.

And Dawson admitted that, having helped his side excel in Europe and compete at the top end of the Premier League table for the last two seasons, West Ham's performance on Sunday did not befit the high standards they have embodied in that time.

The No15 said: “It was obviously a disappointing performance, but we have to take it that Brentford played well.

“It's a disappointing day, but we'll get back on the training pitch tomorrow (Monday) and work hard.

“From a defensive point of view, they were obviously two goals which we don't like to concede, but fair play to Brentford, they caused us problems in those areas.

“We're just focusing on ourselves. It wasn't the standards we've set today, so we're all disappointed in that changing room and there's only one way to put it right.

“We have to take it and come back better."

He added: “We've got some important games coming up, some exciting games, and we need to get back on it and work hard."