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West Ham's finished their pre-season friendly schedule at the weekend with a defeat to Athletic Bilbao in a penalty shootout at London Stadium as the Spaniards took home the Betway Cup.

The Hammers ended their friendlies with a 50 per cent success rate, winning three and losing three of their six matches, scoring 12 goals and also conceding 12, in a summer of lovely symmetry.

The pre-season might have left a few more questions than answers for manager Manuel Pellegrini ahead of the new campaign and one thing it did do was highlight the need for a new defender and the manager has acted swiftly to bring 18-year-old Boavista centre back Goncalo Cardoso to the club.

The teenager is due to fly to London on Monday to undergo a medical, dot the I's and cross the T's and complete a move to the capital in the coming days.

West Ham started their pre-season with a ten-day training camp in Switzerland, followed by a 3-2 win over SCR Altach. They then jetted off to China for the Premier League Asia Trophy but lost both games to Man City and Newcastle in Nanjing and Shanghai.

A short stay in England saw the Hammers beat Fulham 1-0 at Craven Cottage in their fourth friendly before it was back on a plane and out to Austria for a mini camp an a friendly against Hertha Berlin, which they won 5-3, before rounding off the friendlies against Bilbao in east London on Saturday.

There have been some real success stories in pre-season, mainly the return to form of Jack Wilshere and also the emergence on teenager Ben Johnson as a credible option at right or left back. But there have also been some players a bit slow out of the gate as well.

Here, we rate every single player to feature for the Hammers across pre-season and their chances of first team football in 2019/20.

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Goalkeepers

Lukasz Fabianski - 7

Joined up with the squad late after his international duty but looked as solid as ever. Missed the final two friendlies though with a worrying groin problem and is touch and go to face Man City this weekend.

Roberto - 5

Saw the most action of any Hammers goalkeeper this summer and was very hit and miss. Shipped the most goals of the three stoppers on show and looked very nervy against Hertha Berlin and Bilbao especially.

David Martin - 5

Didn't see much game time. Didn't do anything wrong but judging by his lack of match time this summer, appears to be firmly third choice.

Defence

Ryan Fredericks - 5

An up and down pre-season for the right back. A groin problem has curtailed his summer somewhat though he did return for the final match against Bilbao. Has looked good when he has played, needs to work on his delivery and final ball however.

Pablo Zabaleta - 5

An unspectacular summer for the defender who will be leaving the club at the end of the campaign. Limited minutes despite Fredericks' injury problems but, as always, has looked solid when called upon.

Ben Johnson - 8

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The breakout star of pre-season and played in five of the six friendlies, only missing out in the last match at London Stadium. He's played both left and right back and performed admirably, he's likely to be a permanent first team squad member this season.

Issa Diop - 6

The Frenchman was slow out of the gate but has got better as pre-season has gone on. Still the number one centre back at the club though and isn't under pressure for his place.

Fabian Balbuena - 5

Joined up later than most thanks to his Copa America involvement this summer and it showed as he has struggled on his return. Only three appearances, has looked shaky in all of them.

Angelo Ogbonna - 4

A poor pre-season for the Italian has seen the club make a move for Cardoso as a result. Started both games in China and got roasted both times, some glaring errors made along the way as well.

Winston Reid - 4

Off the back of his 18-month spell on the sidelines, Reid has featured in half of the friendlies and played no more than 45 minutes in a game. Hasn't been in the squad for the last three, sparking injury concerns once again.

Aaron Cresswell - 4

Going forward, the left back has looked alright but defensively has been caught out more than once and struggled. Has featured in all but one of the friendlies as he attempts to nail down a first team place.

Arthur Masuaku - 5

Didn't join up with the squad until late thanks to AFCON involvement but has still looked sharp, sharper than Cresswell for sure, and penend a new five-year contract this summer. That said, he didn't start any of his three appearances this summer.

Nor rated - Reece Oxford.

Midfield

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Declan Rice - 7

Once again, he's looked a pillar of consistency for someone so young. Missed the first friendly over Altach but has played in every one since, at both centre back and defensive midfield. Stood up well in spite of some very attacking tactics from Pellegrini this summer

Carlos Sanchez - 5

Had two terrible outings in China but has improved in the second half of pre-season, albeit with limited minutes. Won't be challenging Rice for a regular spot and while there are concerns over the Colombian, he can do a job if needed.

Mark Noble - 6

Scored West Ham's only goal in the Premier League Asia Trophy from the penalty spot. A dead leg has curtailed his pre-season and has only played in half of them, struggling to make the City game as well. West Ham still need his leadership in the middle of the park.

Robert Snodgrass - 6

Signed a new contract earlier this summer but will struggle for regular minutes this season as Pellegrini goes in a different direction. Has made a good impact in a number of games though and his set piece delivery has led to two goals. He still has a role to play for sure.

Josh Cullen - 4

The midfielder was supposed to be given a big chance this summer but made just one start and that was in Shanghai against Newcastle. Substitute appearances the order of the day and didn't get on the pitch against Bilbao. The Hammers need him for his homegrown status, but the player will want more.

Pablo Fornals - 6

The £25m Spaniard has only played in three friendlies so it's tough to rate him higher but he has made a good impact, scoring against Berlin and a spectacular assist against Bilbao. Most notably though, in the final friendly the Hammers lost a lot of impetus after the midfielder was subbed off. Should be a key player this season.

Jack Wilshere - 9

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Easily the Hammers best player in pre-season, benefiting from being fully fit and having worked all summer before reporting back for pre-season training. Scored against Bilbao and has generally been excellent throughout in midfield. If he can stay fit, and it's a big if, West Ham could be in for a big campaign.

Manuel Lanzini - 7

Started slowly in the first half of pre-season but came to life in the second half, scoring in three successive games and starred alongside Fornals and Wilshere. Questions over his contract remain but on the evidence of the last three games, tying him down to an extension should be a priority.

Felipe Anderson - 6

Had two very quiet games out in China but improved as pre-season went on. Featured in every game and is clearly still an important player, making up the dynamic quartet we saw from the Fulham game onwards.

Andriy Yarmolenko - 5

The Ukrainian struggled in the first four friendlies off the back of his snapped achilles last year but turned it on in the final two, looking far more lively and threatening. He's like a new signing for Pellegrini but will he fit in with the Chilean's tactics? Time will tell.

Grady Diangana - 6

Netted against Hertha Berlin and has had decent impact off the bench but is still prone to play hero ball and try to do too much when he has it. Provided a spark off the bench more than once, missed a penalty against Bilbao, but a decent pre-season for the youngster.

Michail Antonio - 6

Played up front a fair bit before the Hammers signed Sebastien Haller midway through the window. Showed plenty of running and good form and Pellegrini sees him as a capable back up front man. But that's not his best position. Not having a defined spot is not the best idea for Antonio.

Not rated: Nathan Holland, Marcus Browne.

Strikers

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Sebastien Haller - 6

Much like Fornals, it's tough to give higher than a six having only played three games. He's looked good though (despite the own goal against Bilbao) and is clearly the first choice after his £45m signing. He should score a hatful with that midfield supplying him and got off the mark against Berlin.

Chicharito - 4

Has barely offered much throughout pre-season. The Hammers gave him the number 9 shirt but it's not made much difference. He's a very different player to Haller, he too should score plenty with the midfield in east London behind him but minutes might be hard to come by.

Not rated: Jordan Hugill.