KIERON DYER enjoyed a another successful outing for West Ham's reserves during their 2-1 defeat at the hands of Birmingham City on Monday.

The midfielder came through the game unscathed, prompting suggestions that he may be included in Gianfranco Zola's squad for the visit of Manchester United on Saturday.

A largely inexperienced Hammers side lined up against the Blues, with Terry Dixon resuming his partnership with Frank Nouble up front, after the pair impressed during last week's 5-2 demolition of Stoke City.

However, first half goals from Jake Jervis and a deflected Damien Johnson effort put Birmingham 2-0 up at the break. Nouble hauled West Ham back into the game when he went over in the area under a challenge from Johnson before dusting himself off to convert the spot-kick.

However, Alex Dyer's side were not able to find the all-important second goal.