West Ham midfielder Declan Rice was thrilled to score in their Europa League defeat of Rapid Vienna.

Rice opened the scoring in the 2-0 win.

He later said: "It was amazing. As players we knew how big tonight actually was. We had to win as well. We want to top this group, that is all we want to do. We will take it a game at a time. It is a good night for us and the fans, who have waited a long time to see this.

"When I knew I was playing with Nobes (Mark Noble) I said that I was going to try and bomb on a bit tonight. I said to him I wold score. When the situation come I saw there was a bit of space to run into and if you don't make the runs you won't get a chance. To score again, it is becoming a nice feeling. I wish it could be every week.

"Nobes is special. I have spent six seasons with him. First two as a kid and four with the first team. I have learned so much from him. To play next to him, see what he is like as a person and a man. There is no one better to learn from. I am going to cherish every game I get to play next to him this season."