West Ham United reserve-team coach Kevin Keen admits they're excited about the current raft of young players coming through the system.

He told WHUTV: "We have got a set of young players here at the moment who will die for the club. That's from Jack Collison to Tony Stokes who are a little bit older in midfield right down to the younger ones - Freddie Sears, Zavon Hines, Ashley Miller and Jordan Spence. There is a real determination to do well for the club and for themselves. There is a super spirit in this reserve team and, when you look at the youth team results as well, things are bubbling along quite nicely.

"Whatever happens, they are a getting a good education and they are a good set of lads. We are pleased at the moment."