Lee targets run of goals

West Ham United striker Elliot Lee scored his first goal of the season to help the Development Squad clinch a 1-1 draw away to Fulham at Motspur Park on Friday night.

Fulham opened the scoring in the 52nd minute through a cushioned header by striker Marcello Trotta before Lee equalised two minutes later, steering Lewis Page's cross past Marek Rodak.

The Dev Squad's performance was a significant improvement from last Friday's 4-0 defeat by Liverpool. Despite plenty of industry and hard work there were few chances for either side.

Speaking after the game, Lee said: "Friday was definitely a better performance than last week. It hasn't been a great start to the season. The boys are working hard in training and we know the results will come soon.

"We've earned an away draw on Friday so it's a good point, we could have come away with more in the end. I think we can look at it in a positive way as one point gained. It was a tough game out there and I think we worked hard for the point."

Lee was clearly delighted to open his account for the season: "I hadn't scored this season until today despite having a great pre-season. I knew there would be a dip along the way, so hopefully this will be the start of a run of goals for me."

The striker hopes the Dev Squad can build on Friday's positive performance as they are still looking for the first league win after five matches.

"It hasn't been a great start to the season. Bar the Liverpool game, every other match could have gone our way. On Friday there were signs of improvements and things going our way, eventually we'll go on a roll and start winning."

The Development Squad's next game is against Sunderland at the Boleyn Ground on Monday 29 September, kick-off 7pm.