Potter’s first game in charge of West Ham ended in defeat against Aston Villa following two quick-fire second half goals from Amadou Onana and Morgan Rogers to cancel out Lucas Paqueta’s ninth minute opener. Speaking afterwards, Keane outlined where the Hammers need to strengthen.

There will be no more bubbles blown for Julen Lopetegui at West Ham, who fired the Spanish coach on Wednesday and announced Graham Potter as his replacement. Potter has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract and was unveiled as the club’s new manager at a press conference on Thursday.

West Ham United have appointed Graham Potter as their new head coach. The Athletic reported on Wednesday that the club had agreed a deal with the 49-year-old following the departure of Julen Lopetegui.