West Ham United first team coach Ian Hendon is delighted with the team's bright start to the season.
Here he talks about the impressive impact the new strikers have had, Aaron Cresswell's transition to Premier League football and the young players breaking through into the first team squad.
Ian, are surprised at how well the team is doing this season?
IH: "I wouldn't say I'm surprised, we've got a good group of lads here. We've made some good additions to the squad from last year and we've strengthened in each area. I think that has been reflected in the way we've started the season and it's reflected in our position in the table."
Would you say the impact of the new signings has been the biggest difference to last season?
IH: "Yeah, I think all you need to do is look at the two lads upfront. Diafra's already scored five in the league and Enner's added a couple as well. So from that point of view you'd say definitely the new signings have been the biggest single difference.
"I think we've strengthened all round. The two lads at full-back are doing really well. Now there's a lot of competition for places. Now that players are coming back from injury, we've almost got everyone back, you can really see the strength in depth of the squad."
As a fellow full-back, how do you think Aaron Cresswell has done since his move from the Championship?
IH "Aaron's been fantastic. He hasn't changed the way he plays the game in any way. I watched him play a few times last season at Ipswich, I know Macca watched him a fair bit as well. We knew what was coming and what we'd get from Aaron. He's made the transition superbly."
Both Aaron and Carl Jenkinson provided assists against Burnley, that must be very pleasing?
IH "Yeah I think if you look at the way most teams use their full-backs these days in the Premier League they have them pushing on forward and attacking. We've certainly got two athletes who get up and down the pitch. When asked they get good balls into the box and they've both started very well for us."
All the new signings have hit the ground running, what have you done to make this happen?
IH "To be honest, to have everyone gelling together so quickly is a surprise to everyone. Normally it takes a bit of time but it's been fantastic how quickly all the lads have settled in. It's just as well that they have settled in so well because we've had a few injuries to deal with but we coped with them well."
You were Development Squad coach before becoming first team coach, it must be pleasing for you to see the likes of Reece Burke and Elliot Lee involved in the first team squad?
IH "Yeah, there are a lot of young players who could step up and get into the first team squad on a regular basis. They've got to keep up the hard work. For Reece, he's a young lad, he's training with us every day and training well. He's got to keep in his feet on the ground and when the opportunities come he's got to take them.
"As for Elliot, he's playing in the Development Squad and he's scoring goals. He's also training with the first team squad and he trains well every day. Like Reece, he needs to keep doing what he's doing and take the opportunities when they come."
Another addition to the club over the summer was Teddy Sheringham, what do you think his impact has been at the club?
IH "Teddy's obviously getting the plaudits because the strikers are doing so well at the moment. He does a lot of finishing work with the players on a Thursday and Friday. At the moment the strikers are looking sharp so long may that continue. Teddy is obviously a very experienced player, he's played at the top level and the players certainly have a lot of respect for him."
You been here a few years now, how does this squad compare to the others you've worked with?
IH "The added strength in depth from the new signings is important. It's put the lads in the team under huge pressure to do well and keep their place. If they don't then there's players that can step straight in. To keep the players on their toes is always a good thing as that pressure gets the best out of each player. That can only be a good thing for the team and everybody involved in the club."