Antonio - I have to wait for my opportunity

West Ham United winger Michail Antonio is relishing the fierce competition for places and hopes to make his breakthrough into the first-team in the near future.


Antonio has been waiting patiently for his chance following his big money move from Nottingham Forest on transfer deadline day.


With West Ham United unbeaten in their last four league games the talented forward knows he faces a battle to win a regular starting place in the side.


But the 25-year-old says he is ready for the challenge and hopes to show Slaven Bilic why he should be given a chance to showcase his talents in the Premier League.


Antonio said: “There is big competition for places with Dimitri, Lanzini and Moses who can play out wide.


“I have just got to be patient and wait for my opportunity and when I get it hopefully I can take it.


“There are quality players in every position at Premier League level and when you get the shirt you have got to keep performing well.


“Even though we had a 2-2 draw with Norwich there are always positives you can take from the game and getting a last minute equaliser.


“We are still in good form and unbeaten so we need to keep pushing on and see where it takes us.”


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