Ladies' youngsters win League

West Ham United Ladies Under-16s have won the Essex County Girls League after a 3-0 win against Silver End.

The victory means the youngsters have clinched the title with a game to spare and now have the opportunity to secure a league and cup double when they play in the League Cup final against the same opponents on Sunday 10 May.

They could take then take their trophy haul for the season to an incredible three if they can triumph at the National Finals of the Tesco Cup. West Ham will face Manchester United, West Bromwich Albion and the winners from the south-west region that is still to be decided at the event.