Youth Cup draw on Friday

West Ham United are awaiting the FA Youth Cup fourth-round draw this Friday.

The Hammers won through with a thrilling 3-2 defeat of Wolverhampton Wanderers last week, a notable achievement given their hosts had been on a seven-match unbeaten run before the Molineux tie.

Tony Carr's team lost in the fourth-round stage last season at home to Manchester United, who would go on to lift the trophy. The Red Devils are again in the hat for the next stage, but the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool have already been eliminated.

Speaking in his column for this Saturday's match against Barnsley, Joint-Chairman David Gold has hailed the young Hammers.

He said: "I saw a few of the lads at the training ground after watching the highlights in the analysis room and it was clear they were excited at their deserved victory and full of confidence for the fourth round.

"We would all of course be disappointed as fans if at least a couple of these talented youngsters don't emerge as stars at West Ham United."

To whet your appetite for the fourth round, you can watch all the best action from the Wolves match exclusively on West Ham TV. whufc.com will then have the draw news as soon as it is made on Friday, along with instant reaction from Tony Carr.

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