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Log on or register with WHUTV now to see the highlights for yourself in the Bubbling Under channel. Although Tony Carr's side were beaten 2-0 by a strong Bolton Wanderers on a chilly evening at the Boleyn Ground, there were plenty of positives.
Among the talented teenagers in action were Czech goalkeeper Marek Stech, youth-team captain Jordan Spence and the lively striker Freddie Sears. whufc.com and WHUTV has regular coverage of the Academy and reserve sides, so you can keep track throughout the season of the players hoping to follow in the footsteps of graduates like Anton Ferdinand and Mark Noble.
FA Youth Cup gallery
Freddie Sears holds off a visiting defender
Marek Stech rises high to claim the ball
Oliver Lee played in the Hammers midfield
Jordan Spence captained the side
Tony Carr could not fault the effort shown
Tom Harvey leaps to win an aerial challenge
Ben Hunt was closely watched in front of goal