Kyle Walker-Peters believes West Ham United have sent a clear message to the Championship after demolishing Wrexham 6-0 at London Stadium.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side recorded a fourth consecutive league victory on Friday, with six different players finding the net.
Walker-Peters did not start the game but still ended the night as one of West Ham’s most influential performers.
The defender replaced Joël Veltman during the first half before providing two assists as the Hammers pulled Wrexham apart after the break.
Walker-Peters hails West Ham statement
Speaking in his latest interview with the club, Walker-Peters described the Wrexham victory as a “real statement” from West Ham.
That description is difficult to argue with.
West Ham had already beaten Wolves, Derby County and Bolton Wanderers before Wrexham arrived in east London.
But the emphatic nature of Friday’s victory represented another step forward.
Our West Ham vs Wrexham match report details how Jarrod Bowen and Joël Piroe established control before Konstantinos Mavropanos, Taty Castellanos, Mohamadou Kanté and Manor Solomon completed the rout.
The run has produced 16 goals across four consecutive Championship victories.
Walker-Peters transforms game from bench
Walker-Peters’ own contribution was particularly impressive.
He drove forward from deep before creating Castellanos’ goal to make it 4-0.
The full-back later registered his second assist when Solomon completed the scoring.
Sky Sports’ report from the 6-0 victory confirms Walker-Peters supplied both goals after coming from the bench.
Our West Ham player ratings against Wrexham gave Walker-Peters a 9/10, highlighting his impact after replacing Veltman.
It was an important response after Nuno had left him out of the starting XI.
Nuno suddenly has another West Ham dilemma
Walker-Peters now gives Nuno a significant selection decision.
Veltman had started against Wrexham before being withdrawn, while Walker-Peters changed the game with his ability to carry possession quickly into attacking areas.
The England international has already registered two Championship assists this season, with both coming against Wrexham.
That attacking threat could become especially useful against teams who defend deep against West Ham.
Tuesday’s Carabao Cup meeting with Fulham also provides Nuno with another opportunity to rotate.
Supporters can see our expected changes in the West Ham predicted XI against Fulham.
West Ham’s winning run has already changed the mood around London Stadium.
Walker-Peters now believes it has also sent a message to everybody else.
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