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West Ham United fans want Antonio Martinez called up to the first-team

West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic (REUTERS)
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Antonio Martinez has admitted his desire to break into West Ham United’s first-team.

Oxford United's Antonio Martinez celebrates scoring their third goal

West Ham United fans have called for Antonio Martinez to get his wish and be given a first-team chance.

Martinez starred for West Ham’s under-23 side again last night, as they won the Premier League 2 title.

Martinez scored twice for West Ham, as the London side beat Newcastle United 2-1 at St. James’ Park.

Oxford's Antonio Martinez celebrates scoring their second goal

And, after the contest, the Spaniard stated to Football.London that he would love to break into the Hammers’ first-team next season.

“I just look forward to next season now, I will work hard to earn more opportunity,” he said. “It is difficult to play for the first team but I will try my best to get there.”

West Ham fans have now urged Slaven Bilic to give the youngster his wish, and promote him to the first-team next season.

Martinez has been one of the stars for West Ham’s development side this term.

The youngster has scored prolifically at under-23 level, and he also impressed on a loan spell in League One with Oxford United.

The former Valencia man netted five goals in 18 appearances for Oxford, before returning to the London Stadium.

General view inside the London Stadium