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Slaven Bilic believes West Ham will progress in Europa League

Slaven Bilic remains confident West Ham's European dream is still on track despite their latest bout of Giurgiu jitters.

The Hammers were held 1-1 by Romanian champions Astra Giurgiu in the first leg of their Europa League play-off after Mark Noble's penalty was cancelled out by a late Denis Alibec equaliser.

And Bilic gave his players a blunt message ahead of the return leg at London Stadium next Thursday.

Slaven Bilic believes his West Ham side will advance to the Europa League proper next week
Slaven Bilic believes his West Ham side will advance to the Europa League proper next week
Bilic watched on as the Hammers conceded a late goal to only draw against Astra Giurgiu
Bilic watched on as the Hammers conceded a late goal to only draw against Astra Giurgiu

He said: 'The score is very simple - if we can't beat them at home then we shouldn't be in the Europa League.