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West Ham defender Coufal hails Bowen after matching Di Canio record: We just give him the ball

West Ham defender Vladimir Coufal admits the players know they just need to give Jarrod Bowen the ball in his current form.

Bowen set up West Ham's first three goals in Sunday's 4-0 win at Norwich and in doing so took his number of assists this season to 10.

The 25-year-old is now the first Hammer since Paolo Di Canio 22 years ago to reach 10 goals and 10 assists in a Premier League season.

“Jarrod's been playing well since last season," said right-back Coufal.

“I'm happy for him and I enjoy playing alongside him. All you have to do is give him the ball because he will either score or provide an assist."

On the win at Carrow Road, he added: “It was important for us to return to winning ways because we lost four games in a row.

“It's our main goal to secure European football for next season. Europa League would be better than Conference League but it doesn't matter because we want to play European football next season."

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