Arsenal management were delighted with Sol Campbell's performance in the reserves game against West Ham this week.

Arsenal reserve-team manager Neil Banfield labelled Campbell a "first-class professional".

Banfield told the club's official website: "Sol is a fantastic professional. He came in and said it was great to be out there playing.

"He's played with these youngsters before and I've got to say he is a first-class professional."

Regarding Campbell's withdrawal at half-time at Upton Park, Banfield explained: "He's okay. That was planned to give him a run-out as he hasn't played in five months.

"We may try and get another fixture for him in the coming weeks so he can get another game."