West Ham call up teenage defender Reece Oxford for Manchester United clash amid injury crisis

Oxford only turned 16 in December but could be thrown in by Sam Allardyce due to injury doubts over Carl Jenkinson, james Tomkins, Winston Reid and James Collins

Debut: Oxford could face a baptism of fire against United

West Ham teenager Reece Oxford could make his senior debut against Manchester United on Sunday.

Defender Oxford, who turned 16 in December, has been called up to the first team squad after an injury crisis and will at least be on the bench at Upton Park.

Oxford, who recently committed himself to a long term contract , would become West Ham's youngest player should he get on the pitch.

West Ham face fitness doubts over Carl Jenkinson, James Tomkins, Winston Reid and James Collins.

The Hammers have won just one of their last six Premier League matches and haven't beaten United in the top-flight since December 2007.