Tony Carr is looking forward to welcoming back attacking duo Blair Turgott and Dylan Tombides to the club after their FIFA U-17 World Cup exertions.

Both players impressed in the Hammers U18 squad last season to earn their place at the Mexico finals, with Turgott reaching the quarter-finals with England and Tombides showing his worth for Australia in a competitive group.

Each had the thrill of scoring on a major international stage, and Carr is convinced it will stand the pair in good stead. "They both got great experience," he told whufc.com. "For young lads of their age to play at a World Cup at that level is invaluable experience.

"We are looking forward to them coming back and showing what they have learned and seeing how it has rubbed off on them. I am sure the club will see the benefit of it this season.

"It is important to remember they are still learning and still have a long way to go. At the end of the day they have to come back and perform for the club. They mustn't get carried away and keep feet on the ground."

On Turgott, Carr said he was particularly proud to see him take part in a memorable last-16 win against Argentina before their exit at the hands of Germany. "Blair had a great run with England. They got to the quarter-finals, the business end of the competition having done very well to beat Argentina.

"He is an attacking midfielder who plays in the wide areas and can also play off a front player, he is exciting running with the ball, he likes to drive at the opposition. He is very good at that. He comes in off the line and creates problems."

There was similar praise for Tombides, although Carr acknowledged that his red card against Uzbekistan was something that would also prove a positive learning experience in terms of coping with discipline.

"Dylan equipped himself very well although the frustration that led to a red card was a little back mark against him. He will learn from that and be better for it."

Carr reminded that Jordan Spence had demonstrated how to progress from the youth set-up and the "great experience" of a FIFA U-17 World Cup to the first-team picture. Both youngsters would have gained much as they look to push on through the development ranks at the Boleyn and into Sam Allardyce's thoughts.

"At the end of the day, international football is much different to club football, it is a slower tempo at times, it is a much more technical game, more thought-provoking. In that respect if they have both learned something about those aspects and their positions they are going to see the benefits."