Sunday 15 May 2016 14:38, UK
Dimitri Payet says he owes plenty to manager Slaven Bilic after his impressive first season with West Ham.
After signing from Marseille last summer, Payet has been one of the standout players in the Premier League and has scored 12 goals in all competitions.
He scooped five prizes at the club's Player of the Season awards and, speaking to Soccer AM, said he was delighted with his debut season.
"It's been a great season for me. I try to make a difference in every game, although it isn't always possible," he said.
"I have a good relationship with the coach. I owe so much to him. The fact I am playing at this level is down to him signing me and providing the best possible conditions. He's had faith in me since day one, which has allowed me to fulfil my potential.
"It was easy for me to settle at this club. Everyone is down to earth and has the same aim which is to win, while always giving our best."
Payet has particularly impressed with the number of free-kicks he has scored this season.
The French midfielder has netted five times direct from free-kicks since January and said: "I worked hard on them at Marseille last season, but I didn't score any.
"I did lots of free-kick practice earlier in the season, until scoring my first one against Bournemouth. As I'd found my technique, I stopped practising. But I have been practising more recently as they haven't been going in!"
