West Ham midfielder Earthy in hospital after suffering a head injury

West Ham midfielder George Earthy is in hospital after suffering a head injury on his Premier League debut against Fulham.

The 19-year-old had came on in the 82nd minute at the London Stadium as a replacement for Michail Antonio.

However, Earthy was taken off on a stretcher in stoppage time, with Maxwel Cornet coming on. 

West Ham confirmed that Earthy was awake in hospital. 

A statement from the club read: 'West Ham United can confirm George Earthy will undergo an assessment in a London hospital this evening following the incident which saw him stretchered off during today's Premier League fixture against Fulham.

'The midfielder - who entered the field as a second half substitute to make his Premier League debut against the Cottagers - was taken off in stoppage time.' 

Manager David Moyes said: 'George has suffered a head injury. 

'He's awake and has been taken to hospital for further assessment.' 

West Ham United will provide a further update in due course. 

Earthy was given oxygen on the pitch and received treatment for six minutes after an accidental collision with West Ham team-mate Edson Alvarez. 

Fulham won 2-0, with Andreas Pereira scoring both goals for the visitors. 

It was a second senior appearance for Earthy, who featured as a substitute in West Ham's Europa League win at home to Freiburg last month.

A product of West Ham's academy, Earthy was part of the West Ham U18 team that won the FA Youth Cup and the U18 Premier League South last season.