Scott Parker wants West Ham United to show what they are capable of in Saturday's game with Birmingham City
The Hammers have shown their true potential only sporadically of late and find themselves on a run of form of two wins, three draws and two defeats in their last seven matches. Parker is determined that he and his team-mates now up the ante at St. Andrews and show that they can reach the heights on a consistent basis.
"At the moment it's hard for us, it's clear to see. We've got key players out, which hasn't helped, so the sooner we can get players back the better. But that isn't making excuses, we've got the quality to beat the teams we need to be beating and that starts this weekend."
Although Parker was frustrated at losing to Manchester United last time out, the November SBOBET Player of the Month is now only looking ahead to the trips to Birmingham on Saturday and Bolton Wanderers three days later.
"We've let in some sloppy goals lately but we've just got to look at this weekend's game now. If you get something out of Man United then it's a bonus but we've got to look at Birmingham and Bolton away as they're big games that we've got to win."
"This weekend is crucial so we need to prepare properly and give it a go."