West Ham captain Mark Noble says social media can hit hard the confidence of young players.

Noble believes that irresponsible criticism on social media can have a devastating effect on young players.

“Times are very different now," he said.

“Instead of walking out of the ground and having a moan to your mate or your dad, some people leap straight on social media and troll the player directly.

“You have a right to moan, of course, but negativity spreads and it can affect everyone, especially younger players who have not developed a thick-skin like us more experienced ones.

“What I am saying is that we need to be positive, inside the dressing room, in the stands and on social media."