West Ham United boss Gianfranco Zola was pleased with his youngsters, despite defeat to Tottenham yesterday.

Zola told whufc.com: "Last week we played against a team that was in a different situation. Today was a different matter against a very good team in a derby. Junior Stanislas didn't look like he was a rookie and the same goes for James Tomkins.

"So I'm pleased as they are progressing and progressing very well. I know that I can rely on them whenever I need."