I will be smash hit with the Hammers: NI ace Forbes
Northern Ireland Under-19 captain Michael Forbes says he's confident he can thrive on the Premier League stage with West Ham.
The 18-year-old made his first team debut as a substitute in a friendly against Cambridge last week and a first appearance in England's top flight is edging closer for the talented centre-back.
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