Noble And Ward Start For Reserves

KEVIN Keen has named four players with first-team experience in his Reserve team for tonight's Premier Reserve League South clash with Crystal Palace at Dagenham and Redbridge's Glyn Hopkin Stadium.

Mark Noble and Elliott Ward, who were both on the bench for the 3-1 win over Blackburn Rovers, start against the Eagles, while the experienced duo of Malky Mackay and Steve Lomas make up the quarter of first-teamers included for tonight's game.

Academy player Matt Reed starts in goal after a fine performance in the opening game of the season against Arsenal, while James Tomkins and Ryan Andrews join Mackay and Ward in defence.

Noble and Lomas will start in midfield alongside David Cowley and Kyel Reid, while Tony Stokes is expected to partner Hogan Ephraim in attack.

The team to face Crystal Palace is as follows:

1. Matt Reed (GK)
2. James Tomkins
3. Ryan Andrews
4. Malky Mackay
5. Elliott Ward
6. Mark Noble
7. David Cowley
8. Steve Lomas
9. Tony Stokes
10. Hogan Ephraim
11. Kyel Reid

12. Ishmael Welsh
13. Eren Kemal (GK)
14. Densal Davidson
15. Jack Collison
16. Liam White
17. Jack Jeffrey

West Ham United v Crystal Palace at Dagenham & Redbridge, kick-off 7.00pm.