West Ham defender Ben Johnson admits the players are desperate for European football.

The Hammers are on track to qualify for Europe again after this season's run to the Europa League semifinal.

Johnson told the Daily Mail: "This season we have exceeded our targets but we feel we had more to give,' reflects Johnson.

"It just hasn't worked out. We were in the top-four fight but had Europa League seemingly every Thursday and games on Sunday, which is exacting, and we dropped off.

"We all thought we were gonna win the Europa League but we have something to play for to get back in it.

"It's a big incentive. All the boys want European football again and that would turn a good season into a fantastic one.

"Our aim is the Europa League again, then the Champions League. We have the squad to do it."