West Ham forward Carlos Tevez is determined to prove himself in Europe and has ruled out a move back to Argentina.

The 22-year-old has struggled since his move from Brazilian side Corinthians and has been linked with a move away from Upton Park.

A move to Boca Juniors, where he started his career, was touted but Tevez rejected the notion in an interview with Argentinian station Radio Mitre.

"I've been here in Europe for just three or four months," he said. "For my pride, I will go on fighting, despite not playing two or three matches.

"I'm a guy who always fights and wants to be on the field always - until the end."

Tevez was ordered to wear a Brazil shirt in training by his West Ham team-mates as punishment for his reaction to being substituted against Sheffield United the weekend.

He said of the incident: "We have to take it with humour."