West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo has said he is "very proud" of his side after they thumped Southampton 4-1 in the Carabao Cup.
The head coach fielded eight changes from the XI that started their Championship match against Charlton on the weekend, including seven players aged 20 or under.
"Having such young lads playing in a tough place and showing this character and this belief makes you positive," Espirito Santo told BBC Radio London.
"I don't think it's a gamble [to make so many changes]. We took it with respect for the game, respect for the competition.
"It was not the best of the start to the game, we got lucky with the set piece. It changed the dynamic at half-time, it gave the boys belief."
Listen to the full interview above or on BBC Sounds here.
[BBC]
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