Jonathan Spector admits he was surprised but nonetheless
delighted to score his first goal for West Ham United on Tuesday
night.
The American defender popped up to net a 27th minute opener to set Alan Curbishley's men on their way to a 2-1 friendly win over Norwich City at Carrow Road, and was all smiles afterwards.
"I'm just glad that I was able to contribute to the victory," he said, "although it's not typical of me to do that by scoring a goal!"
"It was a good move to set up the goal, a great pass from Luis (Boa Morte) to play me in, and I was happy with the finish.
"I thought we played some excellent football in the first half - kept the ball really well and it was a good work-out for us against decent opposition."
Jonathan began the game at left-back before switching to right-back for the second half when George McCartney came on to replace Lucas Neill, and boss Alan Curbishley will have made a mental note of the 22-year-old's versatility in defensive positions.
"I hope so," says the former Manchester United youngster. "There is a lot of competition for places here now, particularly in defensive areas, and it can only be good for the Club.
"I'm just happy to do a job for the team in whichever way I can, and hopefully I can prove to the manager that I am worthy of a place in the starting line-up."
The American defender popped up to net a 27th minute opener to set Alan Curbishley's men on their way to a 2-1 friendly win over Norwich City at Carrow Road, and was all smiles afterwards.
"I'm just glad that I was able to contribute to the victory," he said, "although it's not typical of me to do that by scoring a goal!"
"It was a good move to set up the goal, a great pass from Luis (Boa Morte) to play me in, and I was happy with the finish.
"I thought we played some excellent football in the first half - kept the ball really well and it was a good work-out for us against decent opposition."
Jonathan began the game at left-back before switching to right-back for the second half when George McCartney came on to replace Lucas Neill, and boss Alan Curbishley will have made a mental note of the 22-year-old's versatility in defensive positions.
"I hope so," says the former Manchester United youngster. "There is a lot of competition for places here now, particularly in defensive areas, and it can only be good for the Club.
"I'm just happy to do a job for the team in whichever way I can, and hopefully I can prove to the manager that I am worthy of a place in the starting line-up."