Leeds United got back to winning ways in the Premier League with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over West Ham United at Elland Road.

On the scoresheet was Brenden Aaronson who netted inside the opening few minutes before Joe Rodon added a second shortly afterwards.

Speaking to LUTV after the full-time whistle, the American international said: “It was a relief for me, to be honest with you. Letting the team down a little bit last week, not scoring, it was tough mentally because you don’t get many chances in this league.

“It was difficult for a moment of time but I kept at it. I worked this whole week at my finishing again. I am proud of my mentality and I am proud of the group.

“We had a conversation the last couple of games. We have given away late goals and we haven’t been on our best at late stages of the game.

“It was huge for us today to keep the mentality. I think that was the message all week. Late minutes in the game, stay on top of it and get the result which we needed today to hold the 2-1 win.

“Defensively, we were good today. We handed a lot of crossing situations from them. West Ham is a team that has a ton of quality so it was definitely a difficult game. I am just proud of the group.

“I think we have this next-man-up mentality where I think everybody is ready to play and everybody is winning their chance.

“I think the biggest thing for me is getting in the box and the ball bounces your way but that is all about positioning and reacting.

“I am really happy with the goal and I am happy with the group and the atmosphere. It was amazing to score early. It was a great atmosphere and I am proud of the team.”