WHAT DOES HE NEED?

At present his use of the ball and seeing the purposeful pass is not in doubt. However, he will need to strengthen up to resist the more physical elements of the senior game. Kemp’s (right) pace is reasonable but he does not frighten defenders with electric speed and that is why I see him as more of a midfield schemer than a progressive wide man. It would be nice if he could grow a couple of inches, but he should look at the qualities of the late, great Alan Ball and realise that there is no need to feel inferior. Time will tell whether he will get an opportunity at senior level. However, it would be nice to think that West Ham will look to introduce some of their younger players to assist the club in their current situation.