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title: "Trevor Sinclair lauds Ben Johnson on social media following doubts"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Clubbe"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2021-11-01T07:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-11-01T07:00:00Z"
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# Trevor Sinclair lauds Ben Johnson on social media following doubts

Former [West Ham](https://readwestham.com/2021/10/31/mark-lawrenson-predicts-close-fought-contest-as-west-ham-face-aston-villa/) winger Trevor Sinclair has been backpedalling on social media following initial doubts over Ben Johnson’s inclusion against Aston Villa.

The 21-year-old retained his place in David Moyes’ starting lineup despite the return of [Vladimir Coufal](https://readwestham.com/2021/10/30/virals-david-moyes-delivers-positive-injury-update-ahead-of-epl-clash/) to the matchday squad.

Ahead of the clash at Villa Park, Sinclair [suggested](https://twitter.com/trevor8sinclair/status/1454842078031228928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1454842078031228928%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-11089310503052853502.ampproject.net%2F2110152252002%2Fframe.html) the academy graduate was facing a big test in Jamaican winger Leon Bailey.

> Massive task for Ben Johnson against Leon Bailey today, Jarrod Bowen will have to help him out [#COYI](https://twitter.com/hashtag/COYI?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ⚒
>
> — Trevor Sinclair (@trevor8sinclair) [October 31, 2021](https://twitter.com/trevor8sinclair/status/1454842078031228928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Following a bright start from the Hammers, Johnson [put his own footprint on the contes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUpxs5O2WfI)t when a left-footed strike arrowed into the bottom corner to break the deadlock.

> Best way to defend is to attack 💥 superb Ben Johnson ⚒
>
> — Trevor Sinclair (@trevor8sinclair) [October 31, 2021](https://twitter.com/trevor8sinclair/status/1454850581932171269?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Subsequently the young full-back deal with Bailey with aplomb all afternoon and earned yet more praise from the former Iron of [197 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/trevor-sinclair/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/3253).

> Ben Johnson pocketed Leon Bailey scored the opener & his 1st PL goal and hasn’t put a foot wrong [#motm](https://twitter.com/hashtag/motm?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ⚒ 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
>
> — Trevor Sinclair (@trevor8sinclair) [October 31, 2021](https://twitter.com/trevor8sinclair/status/1454877058820083712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Overall, Johnson completed two clearances, three interceptions, eight tackles and blocked one shot in an outstanding [8.10 Sofascore rated](https://www.sofascore.com/player/ben-johnson/914412) display.

### READ WEST HAM VERDICT

Based on this outing Coufal could struggle to regain his spot in Moyes’ side for some time.

Despite the Czech ace [barely putting a foot wrong](https://www.sofascore.com/player/vladimir-coufal/138024) since arriving at the London Stadium, Johnson has been superb in his absence recently.

Competition for places is always welcomed, especially when fighting on [numerous fronts](https://www.whufc.com/fixtures/first-team/fixtures-and-results) – it’s now up to Coufal, Johnson and indeed Ryan Fredericks to battle for supremity.