West Ham United striker Freddie Sears was delighted with his brace in their reserves defeat to Arsenal this week.

Sears is just back from an extended loan with Crystal Palace.

"It was good game," he told whufc.com. "Every time West Ham play Arsenal it is a big game, whether it's reserves, youth or first team. I think we gave it a good go. We went 2-0 down and then we got level and it was then disappointing to let them get the other two goals. Before that happened I thought we had a chance of going on and nicking it but it just didn't happen for us."

On facing Sol Campbell, Sears added: "It was good. Before the game, we heard Sol Campbell was involved and it got us up for it a bit more. I think it got the crowd up for it and the cameras were on us. He's a quality player and he gave Arsenal a lot of experience."