Two West Ham footballers will be meeting fans at the club’s new Basildon shop on Monday.

Basildon-born James Tomkins and team-mate Guy Demel will be at the new Eastgate shop between 4pm and 6pm, signing autographs and posing for pictures with fans.

A club spokesman said: “Shop signing sessions prove extremely popular with supporters and we endeavour for all fans to meet the players, but we ask them to arrive early to avoid disappointment.

“The store is in an area which has long been a key part of the Hammers’ Essex heartland, so the club is delighted to be able to offer this new facility to supporters.”