HUNGARIAN striker Balint Bajner marked his West Ham United debut with a goal as the Under-18s secured a third consecutive FA Premier Academy League Group A draw on Saturday.

The towering 17-year-old, who has joined the Irons from Liberty Oreada after impressing during a trial at Upton Park and played in the pre-season friendly at Tilbury, took just five minutes to open the scoring at Little Heath.

The Hungary Under-19 international's goal came when he was on hand to convert captain Josh Payne's low cross.

Wingers Danny Kearns and Anthony Edgar went close to adding to the hosts' lead, but both missed presentable chances.

And Bajner's strike was not enough to secure a first victory of the season for Tony Carr's team when Reading hit back late-on to secure a 1-1 draw.

The equaliser came after Hammers substitute Christian Montano was sent-off following an off-the-ball incident.

Having previously drawn their opening two matches - 0-0 at home with Manchester United and 2-2 away at Leeds United - the Irons' youngsters will go for their first win when Aston Villa visit Little Heath this Saturday (11am kick-off).

West Ham United Under-18: Street, Harvey, Brown, McNaughton (Montano 70), Fry, Lee, Kearns (Grasser 70), Payne, Edgar, Ahmed Abdulla, Bajner. Unused Subs: Barrett, Driver, Mehmet.