On a disappointing night for West Ham, Ashley Fletcher was a bright spot.
West Ham United’s Ashley Fletcher looks dejected after missing a chance to score
West Ham could not have picked a more depressing way to exit the Europa League, beaten 1-0 at home against Astra Giurgiu.
It was the second year in a row the Romanian side had got the better of the Hammers, but on this occasion Slaven Bilic appeared to be taking the tie a lot more seriously.
Just one win from qualification to the Europa League group stages, West Ham choked and gave up the prize which they earned last season.
West Ham United’s Jonathan Calleri shoots wide
Loan striker Jonathan Calleri was guilty of missing a couple of clear cut chances before his substitution, with the Argentine still looking like he left his scoring boots in South America.
His replacement was teenage striker Ashley Fletcher, and his arrival onto the pitch transformed the team, and he came agonisingly close to finding the net.
FC Astra Giurgiu’s Filipe Teixeira challenges West Ham United’s Ashley Fletcher in the penalty area
Fletcher was a bright spot on a forgettable night, and showed why he should be given a chance to remain with the club rather than being packed off on loan.
Supporters were left feeling the club have signed a star from Manchester United. Here is a look at how they reacted to his display…
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