Mark Noble pleased with form

West Ham United midfielder Mark Noble has revealed that he is pleased with the way that he has started the season.

The 25-year-old also believes that signing a new long-term contract has allowed him to concentrate on playing football.

"I think I would put my form down to hard work and believing in myself. I have also signed a new contract which has allowed me to get my head down and focus on playing football," he told the club's official website.

Noble joined West Ham in 2003.