Aaron Cresswell has praised Slaven Bilic for helping him to develop at West Ham amid reports that Liverpool and Manchester City are interested in the defender.

The 26-year-old full-back, who scored in West Ham's 2-2 draw with Leicester, joined from Ipswich in 2014 for £4 million and has impressed on the left flank for the Hammers.

Cresswell's performances have led to calls for an England role ahead of Euro 2016, and have also seen him linked with Premier League rivals City and Liverpool.

Despite those reports, West Ham have said they are in no hurry to offer him a new contract having signed a long-term deal last term.

And the left-back has credited Bilic for his passion at the Boleyn Ground this term, telling Match of the Day Magazine: "He's been fantastic for me personally.

"He’s passionate about the game, passionate about his job and West Ham – that’s what you like to see."

The Hammers are sixth in the table and still in with a chance of a top-four finish before they move to the Olympic Stadium this summer.

Cresswell also appeared to quash rumours of a potential move by suggesting he will be playing at West Ham's new ground next season.

Of the Olympic Stadium, he added: "It’s going to be fantastic next season - once it’s all kitted out, I can’t wait to see it."

A West Ham spokesman said of Cresswell's future earlier this week: "We review the contracts of our players all the time but there is no rush with Aaron.

"His deal still has six years to run, including an option period."