James Tomkins believes his West Ham debut and Freddie Sears' emergence shows the club's Academy is continuing to produce talent.Sears scored the winner against Blackburn on his first appearance, then Tomkins was given his chance this week for the trip to Everton, which ended 1-1.

"It is great for the Academy and shows how well we are doing in the reserves and the youth team," said the defender.

"Freddie deserved his chance and obviously you have got Jack Collison and Junior Stanislas coming through. It is looking good for the Academy."

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