Northern Irish media blown away by what Callum Marshall did away from West Ham United
Callum Marshall was in fine form as the West Ham United youngster featured in Northern Ireland’s 5-0 win over Bulgaria on Tuesday (15 October).
While he was unable to get on the scoresheet at Windsor Park, the 19-year-old striker played a vital role as Northern Ireland claimed an important three points in the Nations League.
Marshall has experienced a mixed start to the 2024/25 campaign, scoring on his debut for Huddersfield Town, but recently struggling against Belarus and being substituted after 67 minutes.
Handing Marshall a 7/10 rating, the Belfast Telegraph [15 October] wrote: “On corner kick duty, his delivery and work-rate was impressive and almost hit the target with a dangerous cross. Good movement and awareness.
BelfastLive [15 October] agreed, awarding a 7/10 rating, writing: “Worked hard down the left and came close to grabbing a first goal.”
Callum Marshall is a West Ham United star of the future
The young striker was far from impressive during the 0-0 draw with Belarus on Saturday (12 October), facing criticism for his display on the international stage.
Marshall does not yet seem ready to make the step up to first-team football at the London Stadium, though his move to John Smith’s Stadium is key for his development.
With a goal and an assist in his first nine appearances in League One, it is a far cry from his failed move to West Brom last season, but Julen Lopetegui will need to see more from the 19-year-old.
Of course, he will want to build on his West Ham debut from last season, coming on as a substitute in the FA Cup, but it could be a long time until he is given an opportunity by the new manager.
If he can continue to show progression, impressing on the international stage with Northern Ireland, the easier it will be for Marshall to secure more game time at the London Stadium.
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