Maynard has been playing on the right side of a forward three in pre-season as Sam Allardyce experiments with his side in pre-season.
“I’ve been playing wider than I usually do,” he confirmed to West Ham TV. “The gaffer has said it’s more than likely we will be playing this formation so it’s good for me to get used to the role.
“That doesn’t mean I won’t get chance to play through the middle, but it’s another position for me to learn.”
“It’s good for me to get used to playing in that area, it will help me get on the same wavelength as the midfield. We showed it on Saturday. Me and Mark (Noble) linked well on a few occasions, particularly for the penalty.”