‘It’s hard’: Dani Dyer sends West Ham star Jarrod Bowen heartfelt affirmation of love as pre-season begins

West Ham star Jarrod Bowen is back in action for the Hammers as the side kickstarts pre-season preparation and the forward's famous partner Dani Dyer has opened up on the difficulty seeing the new dad return to work.

Bowen was on the scoresheet straight away at David Moyes' side began their Premier League preparations with a 4-1 thrashing of Boreham Wood and the club have another five friendly fixtures before travelling to Bournemouth on the top flight's opening day.

Hammers' stars had a slightly delayed summer holiday compared to other Premier League sides with the Europa Conference League final coming more than a week after the league season finished - although it was worth the wait as the side triumphed over Fiorentina.

Since then, players have had the chance to jet off on luxury holidays or spend some much-needed time at home with family and loved ones.

For Bowen, who scored the all-important winner in the Conference League Final, it was a chance to hunker down into his role as a new dad. The forward and former Love Island contestant Dyer welcomed their twin daughters Star and Summer on May 22 this year.

Dyer, who is the daughter of EastEnders stars and avid West Ham fan Danny Dyer, had previously had a son with a former partner but it was the first time Bowen had become a dad.

When answering a Q&A on Instagram, Dyer was asked if she thought it would be a 'struggle' with Bowen returning to West Ham duty and not being able to spend so much time at home.

The 26-year-old replied: "Yes he has gone back to football now, so I've been spoilt with having him home so much. He has honestly been amazing I didn't think I could love him any more than I do now.

"It will be hard but I'll just get extra help whenever I need it and I'll be taking the kids to as many games as I can, especially whilst they are small and can't move around."

Bowen and West Ham are next in pre-season friendly action against Perth Glory at the Optus Stadium as they being a tour of Australia. The Hammers will meet fellow Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur while abroad before coming back to the UK.