Ex-manager: West Ham youth sensation better than Arsenal first-teamer

West Ham youngster Ollie Scarles could be in line to land a first England call up in the upcoming international break.

The Hammers youngster has become a regular feature at the London Stadium since Graham Potter came in as head coach in January.

This came after making just two appearances before the Englishman came in, the 19-year-old has risen up the pecking order in recent weeks.

A positive run of performances could now culminate in a spot in the England squad for World Cup qualifiers at the end of March.

Thomas Tuchel

England manager Thomas Tuchel 

Scarles could get England call-up after Lewis Hall injury

It is fair to say that Thomas Tuchel is going to be in desperate need of a left back in his maiden Three Lions squad for the end of the month.

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This had looked like being Newcastle United ace Hall, but after picking up an injury to rule him out until the end of the season, a new option is required.

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Former Leicester City and Brentford boss Martin Allen has picked out Scarles and believes he could earn a call-up as well as a new contract in East London.

Speaking exclusively to West Ham Zone, Allen said: “Lewis Hall is a really good player, how does Scarles compare? I’ve seen Myles Lewis-Skelly at Arsenal and I think Scarles is better than him.

“Scarles is a proper good player and for me I could see him being picked [for England]. If I were West Ham, I would be asking him to be called in to offer him a new long-term contract.

“He’s good one on one, good in the air, I think he’s just going to get better and better. He’s got all the attributes to be playing for West Ham for the long term.

West Ham must tie Scarles down to new deal

The young left-back may have just signed a new deal in E20 but after becoming a first team regular, a new deal could prove to be vital.

The England under-18s international has taken a place away from Emerson in recent weeks, summing up his standard under Potter.

The youngster has also strived to work with Aaron Cresswell who has been utilised more as a centre-back since Scarles emerged in the first team.

As a result, it makes perfect sense to get him tied down to a new deal, especially if Tuchel comes calling and hands him an England call-up.

This will only open the eyes of Premier League rivals and see interest spike in securing his signature and that is a risk that the Hammers can’t take.