Hammer nominated for player of the month

Marcus Browne has been nominated for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award for the second time this campaign with his inclusion on the shortlist for April.  The 20-year-old captained the Hammers’ U23s as they finished the season in fifth spot.

The playmaker, who was also shortlisted – as voted by opposition managers – for the February award, played a huge part in development squad’s performances throughout the month.

He began April by scoring the only goal of the game – an unstoppable 25-yard free-kick away at Manchester City.

Browne was at it again days later as he scored all his side’s four goals in the thrashing-to-nil victory over Everton on Merseyside to take his tally for the season to six.

The youngster picked up an assist against Arsenal as he set-up Domingos Quina who grabbed a late consolation strike in the 3-1 loss.

Browne has been named on the first team bench on two occasions so far this season, for the clashes against Swansea City away and Burnley at home.