Reid helping Hammers turn the corner… but not Lukaku

WINSTON REID says this season has been a steep learning curve for West Ham but takes positives from the way his side nullifi ed the threat of the division’s top scorer.

Everton striker Romelu Lukaku is valued at £ 100million and has 24 Premier League goals this season but Reid made marking him sound easy.

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“We just had keep tight to him and not let him turn,” said Reid, above. “If he’s not going to turn, he is not going to score, is he? I know it’s pretty boring but it’s pretty simple I guess.

“It has been a rollercoaster ride this season. It is never easy moving to a new stadium. It’s not an excuse but we will learn from this experience .”

The Toffees moved into sixth and centre- back Ashley Williams said: “It is a step nearer to Europe. We got a clean sheet. Any time you can get one of those in the Premier League, you’re happy.”

IAN WINROW