In an exclusive interview with Football FanCast, Rob Lee has revealed that he believes his former club West Ham will come up just short in their pursuit to finish in the top four.

After last season's relegation battle, nobody had the Hammers down to make a serious push to qualify for the Champions League, but after some smart signings and consistency in team selection, David Moyes has put them in a great position.

The arrival of Jesse Lingard from Manchester United in January has further boosted the Hammers' efforts, especially during Michail Antonio's latest injury setback, with the England international netting nine goals and notching four assists in the 11 Premier League games he's played so far.

Speaking on why he thinks West Ham won't finish in the top four but how it could change the club if they qualify for the Champions League, Lee said exclusively to FFC:

"Yeah, for West Ham to finish there would be an unbelievable achievement but I think they'll fall short. I hope I'm wrong because it would be great for them.

"It will give them great pulling power if they finish there to bring in some really talented players, because for the top players that's the pinnacle of their playing career if they make the Champions League."

Moyes was brought in last season to keep the Hammers in the Premier League, much like in 2018 when he was not offered an extension despite guiding them to safety.

The Hammers are currently in a battle with Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur for fourth place and the last Champions League spot, and trail the 4th-placed Blues by three points with five games remaining.