West Ham United's rising talent Ezra Mayers couldn't hide his excitement after finally making his senior debut in the club's 1-1 draw away to Brighton on Sunday , Softfootball reports.
The teenager, who has been steadily earning the trust of the coaching staff, has been included in recent matchday squads including midweek's 1-1 result against Manchester United but had not yet stepped onto the pitch. That changed today, as Mayers was handed his long-awaited opportunity, a moment he described as the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.
Speaking via West Ham's official X handle , the youngster said: