Nuno Espirito Santo lauds two-goal teenager Josh Ajala as West Ham advance

Boss Nuno Espirito Santo saluted teenager Josh Ajala after he bagged a brace on his professional debut to lead a youthful West Ham to a comeback 4-1 triumph at Championship rivals Southampton.Leo Scienza’s calmly-taken goal gave Southampton a 10th-minute lead but 19-year-old Ajala struck twice in 12 minutes either side of half-time to turn the tie around.Taty Castellanos and Jarrod Bowen came off the bench to both score in the final 15 minutes as Saints slumped to a first home defeat since January 17.Nuno said: “I am very proud of my young players and the character and belief they showed.“It is important for Josh. He works hard every day in training to get chances in games. We are delighted he took the opportunity.“We did not start very well but with these young lads we have to give them t