West Ham United youngster George Earthy celebrated a dream come true on Saturday, scoring his first Premier League goal in their victory over Luton Town.
Taking to Instagram after the match, Earthy shared his excitement with a simple yet powerful message: “What dreams are made of.. 1st Premier League Goal.”
The post was met with a wave of congratulations, including one from Declan Rice, who commented: “Unbelievable mate delighted for you!” Earthy’s assist provider, Mohammed Kudus, also chimed in with a celebratory message.
Earthy’s introduction as a substitute proved to be a masterstroke. His impressive performance drew praise from many, including pundit Clinton Morrison, who labelled him “some player.”
Earthy’s impact wasn’t a fluke. The youngster has been tearing it up for the West Ham U-21 side, racking up an impressive tally of 9 goals and 9 assists in just 20 Premier League 2 appearances.
Despite playing just 15 minutes against Luton, Earthy’s stats were impressive. His performance included a goal, a completion rate of 8/9 passes, 10 touches on the ball, and only 1 instance of losing possession.
Earthy’s first Premier League goal marks a significant milestone in his young career. The support from teammates and praise from pundits speak volumes about his potential. His brief appearance against Luton was a glimpse into a bright future for the West Ham youngster. With continued development, Earthy could become a key player for the Hammers in the seasons to come.
At last, an academy player in the 1st team. Future looks good Essex man 🫧🫧🫧🫧⚒️⚒️⚒️⚒️👍👍👍👍👍