Exclusive: West Ham’s David Moyes feels fortunate for overseeing the breakthroughs of Declan Rice and Wayne Rooney.

West Ham United manager David Moyes has expressed his gratitude for the “good fortune” he has had in his managerial career, particularly during his time at Everton and West Ham.

Moyes spent 11 successful years at Everton, where he saw the emergence of young talents such as Wayne Rooney and Declan Rice. During his tenure at Everton, Moyes had the privilege of working with a young Rooney, who went on to become a star at Manchester United. Moyes later reunited with Rooney at Old Trafford, albeit in a short-lived and unsuccessful spell as Sir Alex Ferguson’s successor.

After stints with Real Sociedad and Sunderland, Moyes found a new home at West Ham. Here, he had the opportunity to work with emerging talent Rice. Reflecting on his career, Moyes acknowledged the importance of luck for a manager. He highlighted the fortune he had in working with players like Rice and Mark Noble, who played a crucial role in the success of the team. Moyes also recalled his time at Everton, where he considered himself lucky to have had Rooney at a young age.

Despite Rice’s departure to Arsenal, West Ham has continued to perform well both domestically and in Europe. Currently sitting seventh in the Premier League, Moyes’ side is pushing for a fourth consecutive season of European football. They reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League in the 2021-22 season and won the UEFA Europa Conference League last season, ending a 58-year wait for major European silverware.

Moyes attributed the turnaround in West Ham’s fortunes to increased stability at the club. He mentioned that there is less noise and disruption compared to previous years, which has allowed the team to settle and perform better. This stability has been reflected in their improved league finishes and European success.

Looking ahead, West Ham faces Newcastle United in the Premier League before crucial matches against Tottenham and Wolves. They will then travel to Germany for the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie against Bayer Leverkusen.

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Overall, Moyes is grateful for the luck he has had in his managerial career and believes that stability has been key to West Ham’s recent success. With important matches on the horizon, West Ham will be looking to continue their positive run and secure European football for another season.