West Ham, together with their 2,000 traveling supporters, set out to enjoy their big day on the continental stage but it quickly dawned that the Hammers could do more, much more.

A trip to Dinamo Zagreb, famous conquerors of Tottenham in last season’s Europa League, was without question West Ham’s toughest Group H assignment and a substantial interrogation of their European credentials, but it was an assessment they passed was consummate ease.

The predatory nature of in-form Michail Antonio produced the opening goal midway through the first half before Declan Rice sealed the victory with a sensational solo run and finish in the second.

The performances not only spoke volumes of the caliber of Premier League football but also for the progression the Hammers continue to take under David Moyes.