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Jonty Colman

Former West Ham striker exits World Cup while leading Golden Boot race with Kylian Mbappe

Former West Ham United striker Enner Valencia has seen his country Ecuador exit the World Cup at the group stage after a 2-1 defeat to Senegal.

Valencia, who has captained Ecuador at the tournament, was a surprise inclusion in the side for their final Group A match against Senegal having been forced off on a stretcher during their 1-1 draw with the Netherlands on Monday.

The former Hammers striker, who scored ten goals in 68 West Ham appearances between 2014 and 2017, went into the game knowing his side needed just a point from their final Group A game to book their place in the round of 16 where they could have faced England.

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