West Ham United academy chief Tony Carr is full of pride over England U21 pair Mark Noble and James Tomkins.

"It is a terrific achievement for both of them," Carr told whufc.com. "To play in a final at any level is an achievement, but to do so in the European Under-21 Championship is something to be proud of.

"Mark is a massively important player for England and will be so again in the final. He has always been the same. He still just wants to play football and have the ball at his feet all the time. That shows in him on the pitch.

"Stuart Pearce has said that he is a vital part of his team. He is a bouncy character and inspires his team-mates."