West Ham's Ben Johnson to take over big responsibility from Mark Noble | OneFootball

West Ham full-back Ben Johnson has revealed that he will take over the responsibility of cleaning the dressing room from departed captain Mark Noble.

Noble retired at the end of last season after spending 18 years with the Hammers, and during his time at the club the veteran midfielder would clean the team’s dressing room at away matches as a mark of respect for the hosts.

And in Noble’s absence, Johnson has confirmed that it will be an “honour” to take on the cleaning mantle.

“It’s definitely going to be my job, commencing from next season,” the 22-year-old academy graduate told the Daily Mail.

“I’ve seen what Nobes has done and it’s something I’m going to take on board, maybe because no one else may do it.

“It will be an honour for me to do it and keep the tradition of that. I’ve had a conversation with (West Ham and England coach) Paul Nevin who has said he would like me to do it.”

Johnson is currently with the England U21 squad and ahead of Monday night’s clash with Slovenia at Huddersfield’s John Smith’s Stadium, the youngster says Noble was something of a role model during the time they shared together at West Ham.

“I’ve learnt so, so much from him,” he added.

“You see some England players who may have one or two caps in their careers, no offence, aren’t as good as Nobes.

“I messaged him on the first camp I was called up (in March). Every day he was asking me to let him know how training was and stuff like that.

“He does give me a bit of banter for being one of the oldest in this squad, but he wants me to do well and he’s rooting for me which is a great feeling.”