Potter in Max call

GRAHAM POTTER is calling on quiet leader Max Kilman to grow in stature as part of West Ham's improving defence.

- ALAN SMITH

Centre-back Kilman has endured a mixed time since arriving from Wolves in a £40m deal.

But Potter reckons last weekend's 1-0 win at Arsenal proves progress is being made.

"Max is a leader and I think that's something he can develop more," said Potter before tonight's visit of Leicester to the London Stadium.

"I think sometimes it helps when the team is functioning well and the environment is stable and out of that leaders can emerge. And I think that's the case with Max.