Powell extends loan

This will make him eligible to play up to and including the visit of Queens Park Rangers.

The former England left back had found it difficult to break into the first team at Charlton but has made 5 appearances for the Hammers during his first month and has been very impressive.

West Ham’s club secretary Peter Barnes said: “His original loan spell ends tomorrow and it will be extended from Sunday onwards up until 6^th November.”

Meanwhile, West Ham’s 20 year old striker Youssef Sofiane’s loan spell at Notts. County is due to end at the start of next week.