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Jack Rosser

West Ham player ratings vs Kidderminster: Declan Rice shows his class on a nightmare day for Issa Diop

West Ham escaped an almighty FA Cup scare after they need extra-time to see off sixth-tier Kidderminster Harriers.

Here is how Jack Rosser rated the Hammers..

Alphonse Areola 5

At fault for the goal in failing to communicate with his defenders, and never looked too calm.

Ryan Fredericks 4

Hardly a threat going forward and far too wasteful on the ball.

Issa Diop 3

A nightmare 45 minutes before he was hooked at half-time. Gave away the free-kick which lead to the goal and collided with Areola to present the chance.

Kurt Zouma 5

Not often personally troubled at the back but could have done more to get West Ham going on the ball from the back.

Ben Johnson 5

Started brightly but struggled to get anything moving down the left after Kidderminster took the lead.

Mark Noble 5

Struggled to get any sort of hold on the game and make his mark.

Alex Kral 4

Just his third start for the club, which ended after 45 minutes against a sixth-tier side and is not the best of signs. Lacked presence and confidence in midfield.

Andriy Yarmolenko 4

Offered next to nothing either out wide or through the middle. Not a day to show he is capable of covering for Michail Antonio.

Said Benrahma 4

Too many attempted flicks and tricks in his own box and a real lack of troublemaking in the final third.

Nikola Vlasic 5

Stood up to the physical challenge well enough but failed to create any chances.

Jarrod Bowen 6

Hardly had a sniff in terms of chances and service. Kept pushing until the end to make things happen and was rewarded with his winning goal.

Substitutes

Declan Rice 9

Earned West Ham their chance in extra time with a superb solo goal.

Craig Dawson 5

Less chaotic than Diop but perhaps got lucky not to give away a penalty for handball.

Aaron Cresswell 6

Too slow to deliver crosses from the left with Yarmolenko and Soucek to aim for but came good in the final minute.

Tomas Soucek 5

Should have dominated midfield alongside Rice but made very little impact.

Pablo Fornals 6

Added some life to West Ham after being introduced but struggled to really threaten.

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