Reserve Match vs. Thurrock FC

Looks like the reserves will be fielding a very young side when they go up against Thurrock F.C. tonight.

Former England goalkeeper Richard Wright, signed in the close season from Everton, and Ghanaian World Cup player John Pantsil are in the team confirmed by West Ham.

Also included are Bonds Ngala, Ashley Miller, Robbie Blackwell, Hogan Ephraim, Tony Stokes, Jack Collinson, Kyle Reid, Carlton Cole, Zavon Hines, Jack Jeffrey and Lee Hales

Good to see the kids getting a run with some senior players. On a side note I hope Johnny Pants gets some playing time this year cause from what I heard he impressed in some of the friendlies and you KNOW he is desperate to show the Ghanian coaches what he can do against top flight competition.

UPDATE:
West Ham won 3-1 with goals from Carlton Cole, Zavon Hines and Hogan Ephraim.

Thats 2 academy players getting on the scoresheet, good to see Ephraim asserting himself.