Aaron Cresswell was thrilled to be back on the field following a successful return to action and now hopes to be in contention for the next Premier League game against Crystal Palace.
Cresswell has been forced to miss the start of the season after suffering a knee ligament injury during the pre-season game against Karlsruher.
Reports suggested that the talented full-back would be ruled out of action for four to six months, but the 26-year-old has nothing but praise for the way the Hammers medical staff have helped make a speedy recovery.
Cresswell played 50 minutes in a training ground match against the Hammers PL2 side on Thursday and with another week until the big London derby at Selhurst Park, he hopes to be available for selection and help West Ham get back on the winning trail.
Cresswell said: “It feels good to be back out there training with the lads and not being stuck in the gym or the treatment room as I look to get the knee right.
“I could not have asked anymore from the physio's, especially Eamon, our Rehab Fitness Coach who has helped me out massively over the last 12 weeks.
“It is not just the body, it is the mind as well that you have to get right. For me this is the first time I have had a long-term injury and hopefully it will be the last.
“I am looking forward to getting back in contention. I have played 50 minutes and the knee feels good. I am looking forward to next week.”