West Ham United chief Scott Duxbury says new deals for Mark Noble and James Tomkins is proof their strategy of developing their own is on track.

Duxbury told whufc.com: "I am obviously very pleased we have been able to agree long-term contracts with two important members of Gianfranco Zola's squad.

"We have a clear strategy in place to continue the development of the club in the years to come and integral to this is securing the future of our young players. It is good to see that Mark and James believe in what we are trying to achieve at West Ham United and are excited about the direction in which we are heading."