David Moyes hails West Ham captain Mark Noble as a ‘great example’ to young players

David Moyes has hailed the influence of captain Mark Noble on and off the field as West Ham chase Europa League glory.

Hammers boss Moyes feels the picture that emerged of the veteran midfielder sweeping the dressing room after Thursday’s stunning victory at Lyon perfectly epitomises the club’s values.

West Ham reached the semi-finals of a European competition for the first time in 46 years with a 3-0 victory over the French side at the Groupama Stadium.

The long-serving Noble, 34, came off the bench for the final 13 minutes as the London side completed a 4-1 aggregate success.

Noble, who made his first-team debut at the age of 17 in 2004, shed tears in the dressing room as the magnitude of the victory sunk in before later being pictured clearing up, wearing just a towel and flip-flops.

Noble may no longer be a regular starter but Moyes says he remains a big part of his squad.

Says it all about this man.

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