Carl Jenkinson returns to West Ham United on loan

Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson has returned to West Ham United on a season-long loan.

The 23-year-old full-back spent last season on loan at Upton Park, making 36 appearances in all competitions for the Hammers.

Jenkinson now hopes that he can impress new manager Slaven Bilic during the upcoming campaign.

"I'm really happy to be back after last year," the England Under-21 international told West Ham's official website. "It was a good season for the club and a good season for myself.

"To be honest I just wanted to come back here and I'm happy everything's been sorted out. I've got another season here and I can't wait.

"I've got to come in, show what I can do and prove myself to a new manager. That keeps you on your toes and I've got to go and do that in pre-season. I'm looking forward to it."

Jenkinson joined Arsenal from Charlton Athletic in 2011 for a reported fee of £1m.