Are you happy to be back in Spain?
Seville is a really, really nice place to come back to, and to show our level as well against one of the best teams in this competition.
It's a massive opportunity to show how good we are.
Sevilla won the Europa League six times in 15 years, but it's going to be the first time for us [West Ham playing in a European knockout tie] since 41 years ago.
I think the motivation we have to be here, and that all the lads have had since we found out who we were going to play against, is massive.
What was it like playing against Sevilla when you played in La Liga?
Playing against Sevilla for Malaga and Villarreal, they were always tough games.
It’s not just now – Sevilla has been tough to face since a long time ago.
They always have very good players. From my time at Malaga and also Villarreal, playing against Sevilla was very hard.
What is Julen Lopetegui like as a manager?
A few years ago we can see how English teams were good in Europe but in this competition, it is the most exciting thing for Sevilla fans. Julen is true he is playing against the best teams in Europe and we can play in many different ways, obviously we want to be planning for how they play but they have to think how we play.
What is it like to play alongside Declan Rice?
Since I arrived here, for our club, Declan Rice has been one of the standouts of this team.
We also have Nobes [Mark Noble], Michy [Michail Antonio], a lot of top players... Having all of them here – just missing Jarrod [Bowen] – I think is massive for us.
Have you enjoyed your wing-back role?
I am happy with what I’ve achieved playing at wing-back recently. From that position, I’ve created good chances for the team, so for me, I always say the same: I want to play and try to work really hard, because I want to be on the pitch every game day.
How has the manager helped you get into the Spain squad?
When the gaffer [David Moyes] first came in, we were in a really bad position, but I think he has created a group of lads with the desire to win and to improve – every one of us.
What we do when we play against bigger teams than us is play as a group, as a family, for one another.
Moyes gave me confidence and chances to be on the pitch. Obviously, the lads helped me as well, because it doesn't matter how well I play if nobody helps to achieve our goals. It’s not just my thing, it’s a thing for every one of us, each day training and making us improve.
Has there been anyone at the club in particular who helped you when you arrived?
The skipper [Mark Noble] talked with me from the same day I signed my contract at West Ham.
I was playing in the UEFA European U21 Championships and he was texting me. We were in touch and he was really trying to make me feel like my new family were coming to support me.
Do you like the West Ham fans chant about you?
I don't know how my chant started!
Obviously, I don’t think the song keeps going, because we're not going to Vienna anymore, but it was really funny and I was really proud when I saw my fanbase singing a song for me.
