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No negatives for Westley as West Ham begin Bilic era with comfortable win

West Ham academy manager Terry Westley was a happy man as the Hammers comfortably claimed a 3-0 UEFA Europa League first qualifying round win over FC Lusitans of Andorra.

The first leg victory featured five debutants, seven Academy graduates, a youngest-ever debut for 16-year old Reece Oxford and a rapturous welcome for new manager Slaven Bilic.

Diafra Sakho scored twice and stand-in captain James Tomkins once as the East London club kicked off the final season at Upton Park in fine fashion.

Westley said: "We had senior players who came through the game and ended up getting seven Academy players on the pitch, including James Tomkins, so it was very close to a perfect night.

"James led the team and was terrific and Diaf's goals will really boost his confidence. We got 70 minutes out of him, so they're all positives.

"I looked at Burke and he looked good again and is starting to get established and Josh Cullen came on in the second half and had a real spring in his step. He gave us some real purpose going forward and Diego Poyet kept the ball ticking over for us.

"There were so many positives and not really a negative for me. Everything was on the front foot and I'm well-pleased."

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