Stevenage sign West Ham's Orford on loan

Lewis Orford first joined West Ham's academy system at the age of five

Stevenage have signed West Ham midfielder Lewis Orford on loan until the end of the season.

The 19-year-old made his Premier League debut for the Hammers last season, coming off the bench twice in London derby matches against Crystal Palace and Chelsea.

The England Under-19 international featured predominantly in West Ham's Premier League 2 side last term and was nominated for player of the season honours in that competition.

He joins a Stevenage side that are second in League One after winning five of their opening six games.