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Alan Shearer compares West Ham to an 'Under 10 side' following their 4-2 defeat against West Brom

Alan Shearer may have been a striker during his playing days, but you don't need to be Paolo Maldini or Franco Baresi to spot a shambolic defensive display.

West Ham's 4-2 defeat away to West Brom uncovered a number of errors from the Hammers back four, and Shearer wasn't about to let them get away with it.

Speaking on BBC's Match of the Day on Saturday night, former Newcastle striker Shearer said: 'I know they’ve got injuries and two new full backs, but this isn’t a new problem. It started at the end of last season. It was so bad today - embarrassing.