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Sam1 · Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:24 pm Tomkins keen to push on

West Ham teenager James Tomkins is determined to remain part of manager Alan Curbishley's first-team plans in the new Premier League season.

The 19-year-old made his debut in the 1-1 draw with Everton at Goodison Park in March and went on to feature another five times.

Tomkins told the club's official website: "There is so much to look forward to. I am going to go all out pre-season. I am going to keep working hard and just try to improve.

"I am still on a buzz from last season. I keep looking back at playing for the first team and still can't really believe it. It was brilliant to play a few games and the highlight for me was at Old Trafford.

"I have played a few games and it is still a buzz for me. That kept me going."

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Peter Parka · Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:55 am

Well he might have trouble starting much next season if the injuries we had last season stay away but I hope we still see a bit of him.