West Ham United academy chief Tony Carr has challenged his young players to make the most of their new pro contracts.

Under-18 captain Matt Fry, fellow defender Tony Brookes, midfielder Ollie Lee and forward Anthony Edgar have all signed one-year deals with the club this month, while winger Daniel Kearns will sign on his return from his native Northern Ireland.

"These contracts are a reward for their efforts in the Academy," Carr told whufc.com. "All five of them have made great improvements during their time with me and my coaches and have fully justified the deals they have signed.

"I spoke with Gianfranco and his coaching staff to discuss those players from the Academy that I believed should be rewarded and I believe Matt, Tony, Ollie, Daniel and Anthony all have what it takes.

"It is now up to them to show the first team coaching staff what they can do and prove themselves all over again."