David Moyes hails his Lyon tamers as Hammers ensure European adventure continues

West Ham manager David Moyes hailed his Lyon kings after they roared into an historic first European semi-final in 46 years.

Goals from Craig Dawson, Declan Rice and Jarrod Bowen secured a memorable 3-0 away victory over Lyon and a 4-1 aggregate success, taking the Europa League debutants into the last four.

Moyes’ side were big underdogs heading to the city overlooked by the French Alps following last week’s 1-1 first-leg draw at the London Stadium.

But it was hosts Lyon who were left with a mountain to climb after two goals in seven minutes at the end of the first half from Dawson and Rice put West Ham in control.

When Bowen made it 3-0, Lyon heads dropped as the price of flights to Frankfurt rocketed – Eintracht Frankfurt having shocked Barcelona to reach the last four and book a meeting with the Hammers.

“I’m extremely proud of how they performed,” said Moyes, who had to save West Ham from relegation less than two years ago.

“It’s a great achievement for West Ham to reach a European semi-final and we are thrilled by it. It’s difficult to get the words for it.

“We don’t get the trophy tonight so we won’t be jumping around. But we have come a long way in a short period and I’m extremely proud.

“Lyon played really well for 25 minutes and delivered some great crosses which we didn’t defend well.

It's a great achievement for West Ham to reach a European semi-final and we are thrilled by it. It's difficult to get the words for it- David Moyes

“But we showed resilience and stayed in the game. We are still learning how to be better with the ball, but we knew we had power up front and we could hurt them.

“We’re not favourites to win the tournament, but I want the players to think they are. Tonight was a great squad ethic and