Ilunga - Hammers are 'second-rate'

Defender sets sights high

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Ilunga - Hammers are 'second-rate'

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West Ham defender Herita Ilunga has admitted he plans to use the club as a stepping-stone to a bigger team.

Ilunga, who is on a season-long loan from Toulouse, has impressed at Upton Park after establishing himself as a regular in Gianfranco Zola's side.

The left-back has described West Ham as a 'second-rate' club and that he has ambitions of playing at a higher level.

"Without being derogatory, West Ham are a second-rate club," Ilunga is quoted as saying in The Sun.

"Let's not kid ourselves - we are not an Arsenal, Manchester United or Chelsea.

"Once I have proved myself in a team such this, I can hope to make the step up to another club.

"I am keen to continue my adventure in England."