West Ham Two to Represent England

Both Nigel Reo-Coker and Anton Ferdinand have been called up for the England under-21 squad for next week's European Championship qualifier against Moldova. Dean Ashton has been widely rumoured to be named in the England squad and his chances have been boosted by both Darren Bent and Theo Walcott being called up to the under-21 squad.

Work Permit for Pantsil

John Pantsil has been granted his work permit to play for West Ham.

The 25-year-old told the official website,

"I am so happy to have signed for West Ham. It was one of the easiest decisions I have ever made to come here."