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David Moyes hailed Edson Alvarez\u2019s performance after the Mexican starred in West Ham\u2019s 2-0 victory over Freiburg to book their place in the last-16 of the Europa League.<\/p>\n
Alvarez produced a wonderful assist for Mohammed Kudus in the 14th minute before the midfielder turned scorer later on.<\/p>\n
And Moyes lauded both Alvarez and Kudus who were signed from Ajax in the summer.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe did great (Alvarez),\u201d Moyes said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe assist for the first one was a great pass then he did a great bit of link up with Jarrod (Bowen) and scores a big goal so I\u2019m really pleased for him tonight.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s still recovering a bit with illness but I\u2019m really pleased with the things he\u2019s done.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe two of them (Kudus and Alvarez) have made great contributions already.<\/p>\n
\u201cMainly Mohammed with goals and Edson with other elements and the two will get better.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe hardest bit to find is the consistency with the intensity of the games.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey\u2019ve both settled in really well and they\u2019ve done a good job.\u201d<\/p>\n
West Ham will avoid playing in the last-32 after tonight\u2019s victory.<\/p>\n
Moyes admitted the victory which sealed West Ham\u2019s place at the top of Group A will give his side respite in February.<\/p>\n
The Scot also highlighted the Hammers\u2019 emergence in Europe in the last three years.<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cIt is hugely important for us to get a bit of breathing space in February which we wouldn\u2019t of had if we finished second.<\/p>\n
\u201cQualifying for Europe and winning the group three years in a row now is really good for a side who has not been regular attendees.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think that\u2019s 10 wins in Europe in a row now and that\u2019s good for any team. Our control was pretty good and we\u2019ve learnt from the games.<\/p>\n
\u201cTonight we deserved our victory and deserved to top the toughest group out of the three previous years.\u201d<\/p>\n
Freiburg manager Christian Streich highlighted West Ham\u2019s quality on the night.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cIt\u2019s difficult to shut the gaps down.\u00a0Jordy Makengo was playing against a top player like Kudus.<\/p>\n
\u201cLucas Paqueta has got fantastic quality and I could really mention the whole team.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you don\u2019t play at the highest level it is hard to play against the team at the level of West Ham.\u201d<\/p>\n