Former Ireland international Declan Rice skippers West Ham to European glory
West Ham United captain Declan Rice lifts the trophy after his side's victory in the UEFA Europa Conference League Final 2022/23 match between ACF Fiorentina and West Ham United Credit: Photo by Ramsey Cardy - Sportsfile/UEFA via Getty Images
West Ham United are the UEFA Europa Conference League champions after defeating Fiorentina 2-1 in the final in Prague.
The Hammers, who finished 14th in the Premier League this season, won their first major European trophy for 47 years.
They now earn a place in the Europa League group stage next season.
Said Benrahma put the Hammers 1-0 up from the penalty spot just after the hour mark before Giacomo Bonaventura equalised in the 67th minute.
Player of the match Jarrod Bowen swept home the winner in the 90th minute, enabling Declan Rice as Hammers captain to lift the trophy in the Eden Arena.
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