Spanish newspaper Diario AS has included Diafra Sakho in its non La Liga team of the week.

The ‘paper chooses its Team of the Week throughout the season but to find a Hammer involved is rare indeed.

Six Premier League players including our striker found their way into the team .

Sakho – at £2.5 million – has been in sensational form for the Hammers and is already a firm favourite with everybody associated to West Ham.

Co-chairman David Gold said: “He has been outstanding for us and has the personality to go with it.

“He’s so delighted to be here and playing for us which is exactly the spirit we want.”