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Mohamed Diame believes West Ham have what it takes to improve on last season’s tenth place Premier League finish.

The Senegalese midfielder made his return to the squad against Bournemouth on Saturday after being allowed extensive leave due to his international duties over the summer.

And the 26-year-old doens’t see any reason why the club can’t finish in the top-eight next season.

He told whufc.com: “I feel a top-eight finish is achievable, of course. Why not?

“We have to have our ambition and we know the project of the club, so we need to work to try and finish near the top.

“We are going to try to give our best and make sure to do better than last season.”

And Diame admitted that he was delighted to have returned to action with his team mates after missing the opening two pre-season friendlies.

“It was very good to be back,” Diame added.

“I was happy to be playing again with all my friends and to see all the staff. I had a good moment on the pitch and I hope things  are going well for the start of the season.

“I see everyone is focused to be in the starting XI. Everybody is working hard so this is good for the team. We just need to be focused on the first game against Cardiff City because we know it is important to start well to make the season easier.”