Craig Dawson eager for FA Cup run after West Ham emerge from tough test

Vanarama National League side Stockport were able to repel their Premier League opposition for most of the FA Cup clash

Craig Dawson, centre, scored the winner to put West Ham into the FA Cup fourth round. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA

Craig Dawson hopes West Ham are just at the beginning of their FA Cup journey after they defied treacherous conditions and a hard-working Stockport outfit to progress to the fourth round.

Rain steadily fell throughout the fixture but grew heavier after half-time to contribute to a boggy Edgeley Park surface that narrowed the gulf in quality between the Hammers and their non-league hosts.