West Ham United youngster Ben Johnson is hoping that he can impress boss Manuel Pellegrini.

The club's academy prospect wants to do everything to gain a regular starting spot with the senior side.

The full back could be a part of the team for their second game of the season, after missing out on the defeat to Manchester City.

"There are a lot of players and everyone is fit right now, so I just want to do my best and not be afraid to make mistakes and try my hardest," said Johnson to the club website.

"I'm training and playing with some of the best players in the world, so I just hope I can catch the manager's eye. I'll try and do things properly every day and just be professional and be patient for an opportunity.

"I've played against Manchester City, but that doesn't mean I should be in the starting eleven every week, as it doesn't work like that. I need to be patient and bide my time. If I am asked to train and play with the 23s, then fair enough, but I'll be ready for that opportunity."