West Ham rarely have any of their players feature at major tournaments so it’s quite a shock that we have four representatives at this summer’s Euros, will all four making it to the last 16 with their respective countries.
Dimitri Payet is the driving force behind France’s bid to win their third major tournament they’ve hosted on their own soil. They moved one step closer to doing so today as they defeated the Republic of Ireland 2-1 in Lyon, despite the heroics of Darren Randolph between the sticks.
Angelo Ogbonna and Italy have a juicy last 16 tie on paper with reigning champions Spain, while James Collins watched on as Wales edged past Northern Ireland yesterday to reach the quarter finals and set up a tie with either Belgium or Hungary.
We’ve compiled a gallery of the best images from our Hammers on tour in France this summer.
*Disclaimer, Dimitri Payet is prominent.
Payet dribbles around the amazed Romanian defenders
It stays hit and flies into the top corner!
Payet celebrates his opening match winner.
This goal gives France the win in the first game of the tournament
After an incredible season Payet's emotions get too much for him.
Darren Randolph punches clear in a thrilling 1-1 draw with Sweden.
Payet looks on with frustration as France struggle to break down a tough Albanian defence
96th minute, Dimitri Payet. GOALL AGAIN!!!!!
Dimitri Payet does it again, another late goal as he secures the win with the last kick of the game.
The France squad go crazy and secure qualification from Group A
Randolph screams at his back four, probably telling them not to let Lukaku score against West Ham again
However unfortunately the inevitable happened, Romelu Lukaku opens the scoring
And unsurprisingly is not finished as he returns to score again in the 70th minute
Not the best day for Randolph but it was never going to be easy facing Belgium
Dimitri Payet warms up as he prepares to enter the field of play
Unfortunately Payet cannot break the deadlock however he did hit the crossbar with immense power
We all thought it was in, right?
Back to his best Darren Randolph keeps a clean sheet against European giants Italy
Of course he had to, Darren Randolph Cruyff turns West Ham target Zaza and completes more dribbles than Cesc Fabregas all tournament
Angelo Ogbonna makes his tournament debut
He contreversially takes no prisoners in his own penalty area
Unfortunately Darren Randolph couldn't keep France at bay even though he put in a very credible performance
Darren Randolph sits in despair as he see's his nation bow out of the competition
Dimitri Payet brings the ball down with grace as he bears down on goal
Payet 'cleans Griezmann's boots' after the Atletico Madrid man opened the scoring
Payet celebrates with his team mates as France progress to the Quater Finals
James Collins shares a joke with a fan.
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