Moyes is buzzing with West Ham youngster Laing in first-team training

David Moyes will be feeling more relaxed going into West Ham United’s next game after Saturday’s result.

The Hammers leapfrogged Wolves with a comfortable 2-0 win to move out of the relegation zone.

Moyes’ side play Anderlecht on Thursday as they look to maintain their 100% record in Europe this season.

One player who was seen in first team training ahead of the match was young defender Levi Laing.

Laing has yet to feature for the first team since joining West Ham from Arsenal last summer.

The 19-year-old centre-back has regularly featured for the under-21s this season.

However, he won’t be involved for Mark Robson’s team in their next game after being sent off at the weekend.

Laing still earned himself a call-up to first team training, and there was one moment that really impressed Moyes.

Laing vs Benrahma in first team training

The tricky Algerian was dribbling at Laing, trying to beat the defender to get a shot away.

Laing stays balanced and matches Benrahma stride for stride, blocking off the angle towards goal.

He shows he’s got enough acceleration to keep up with Benrahma before forcing him wide before he gets a shot away.

It would be a surprise to see Laing start the match in Belgium, but he could earn his first call-up to the matchday squad.

He’s got some decent competition to come up against in the centre of defence.

West Ham fans would be over the moon to see Laing make his debut if Moyes gives him the opportunity.

It will be interesting to see if he includes Harrison Ashby in the squad, after missing out last time around.