The 24 year old has been in consistently excellent form for the Hammers this season, captaining the side for the last two games in the absence regularly in the absence of regular skipper Kevin Nolan, and his performances have impressed his national team manager.
"Winston plays in a high level environment, week in, week out and has captained his side in that environment- for a young man to have that level of responsibility speaks volumes for his character, especially when you look at his Premier League peers in a similar position."
Reid will replace fellow centre half Ryan Nelson as captain as the former QPR and Blackburn Rovers man has retired from the game and will take over as manager of MLS outfit FC Toronto.
The Irons cruncher described himself as being "humbled by the opportunity" to captain his country, which was, he said, "a tremendous honour and privilege. Reid will take the New Zealand armband for the first time in the friendly against New Caledonia on Friday night in Dunedin.
This is a great honour for Winston, and after the season he's had in the Premier League, he thoroughly deserves it. I honestly can't look past him for Hammer of the Year either!
By Alex Shilling, News Editor
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