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7 goals in 9: Introducing prolific West Ham whizzkid following in Soucek’s footsteps

West Ham United midfielder Tomas Soucek was not part of the Czech Republic squad which travelled to Wembley on Tuesday night ahead of a 3-0…

By Dan Owen · Hammers News

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 6:00 PM

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Sixteen-year-old West Ham forward Bailey Pammenter has recorded seven goals and three assists in nine matches this season.
Pammenter scored in consecutive games against Slovakia and Greece during his debut call-up for Czech Republic Under-18s.
Czech youth coach Tomas Kulvajt noted the federation is monitoring dual-nationality players abroad, including Pammenter and Bournemouth's Jeffery Aibangbee.

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West Ham United teenager Bailey Pammenter has made an impressive start to the 2026/27 campaign, tallying seven goals and three assists in nine matches across club and country. The 16-year-old forward, who signed from Cambridge United in late 2025, recently earned his first call-up to the Czech Republic Under-18 squad, scoring in consecutive matches against Slovakia and Greece.

Czech Republic Under-18 coach Tomas Kulvajt praised Pammenter's early impact after scouting eligible dual-national prospects abroad. Meanwhile, senior West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek continues his recovery from ankle ligament damage and is expected to return to club action against Queens Park Rangers on Friday.

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