Djair Parfitt-Williams’ West Ham United Academy Director Terry Westley said there was very little difference between the Development Squad and Southampton in their 2-0 defeat by Southampton.
Southampton took an early lead following a defensive mix up when Dom Gape's in swinging corner was left by everyone and crept in.
The win sees Southampton go top of the Barclays Under 21 Premier League, and they sealed the victory with just seven minutes to go when Ryan Seager poked home from close range after Development Squad goalkeeper Raphael Spiegel had his pass intercepted.
Speaking after the game, Westley said: "It was a bit same old, same old since I've joined the club. We played well enough, we kept the ball, but we didn't create enough going forward. The game was very, very close, possession wise it was very even.
Despite the result, Westley pointed out a number of positives that the young Hammers can take into the game with the Cottagers: "I thought we were as good as Southampton, the league leaders, apart from the mistakes. They didn't carve us open, we conceded two hideous goals.
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