Reserves head for Stoke

Alex Dyer's young West Ham United side will look to return to Barclays Premier Reserve League South winning ways when they take on Stoke City on Tuesday evening.

The Hammers head to Nantwich Town's Weaver Stadium having beaten Chelsea and Arsenal in recent weeks before losing out narrowly to leaders Aston Villa at Bishop's Stortford last Tuesday.

West Ham's experience will be provided by first-team squad members Marek Stech, captain Jordan Spence and Josh Payne, while youngsters Sergio Sanchez, Cristian Montano and Callum Driver will look to impress again at reserve level.

Driver made his debut last time out against Villa and the 17-year-old right-back is relishing the chance to show what he can do at this level. "It was a good experience. It is nice to make my reserve debut and play against these players. I have just been told to play my normal game, be relaxed on the ball and keep it.

"Hopefully I can get involved more next season. It has been an off and off season. I had been on the bench for the youth team before but I want to try and take my chance now."

The Potters will be fielding a strong side, with Driver possibly facing up against England striker James Beattie who may return from a minor knee injury to spearhead the attack. January signing Asmir Begovic, a Bosnia international, will be in goal, with Senegal midfielder Amdy Faye, Danny Pugh and highly-rated forward Louis Moult also in the starting XI.

Kick-off at the Weaver Stadium is at 7pm. Admission for supporters who would like to go along is £3 for adults and £1 for concessions.