Nathan Holland has described making his West Ham debut as a ‘dream come true’.
The teenager came on just after the hour mark in the Hammers 3-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers in the Carabao Cup, and was delighted to make his first appearance in Claret and Blue.
“It’s a dream come true,” Holland told whufc.com: “Since I joined the club in January I’ve been working hard to get to this moment. I made it onto the bench last year but didn’t get a chance. Getting out there was amazing.”
“I was a bit nervous to be honest. It was a big crowd, the biggest crowd I’ve ever played in front of. My early run with the ball and winning a corner helped settle me quite a lot. As soon as I got a touch on the ball it felt real.
“I felt really comfortable after that and I really enjoyed myself, and I want to do it more now.”
Holland signed for the Hammers in January, and his good form with the U23’s was rewarded with his first call-up to the senior side, and the winger hopes he can now kick-on and earn himself a regular spot in Slaven Bilic’s side in the near future.
“Now I just need to keep working hard with the U23s and then I’ll hopefully get another chance again soon.”
