West Ham winger Taylor Tombides made a touching tribute to his brother and former Hammers' striker Dylan on Saturday, by dedicating his first goal of pre-season to him. The 18-year-old, who is part of the Premier League side's development squad, dedicated his goal against AFC Hornchurch to Dylan, who died in April at the age of 20 following a three-year battle with testicular cancer. Days after Dylan's tragic death Taylor revealed a tattoo in memory of him, and it was this that the midfielder kissed immediately after putting West Ham ahead on Saturday. Tribute: Taylor Tombides kisses his tattoo in memory of his brother Dylan after scoring against Hornchurch . Remember: Taylor got a tattoo in memory of Dylan on his left arm four days after his brother's death . Taylor scored the Hammers' second goal in . a 2-2 draw, composing himself in front of goal to slot under the . onrushing goalkeeper and restore West Ham's lead before their opponents equalised through George Purcell. His brother Dylan, who passed away in April, made his Hammers first-team debut two years ago. Dylan was first diagnosed with cancer while representing Australia during the 2011 U17 World Cup in Mexico. Tragedy: Dylan Tombides made one appearance for West Ham in the Capital One Cup in 2012 . Tombides was diagnosed with cancer in 2011 and he died in April with his family at his bedside. He is pictured (second right) with his father, Jim, brother, Taylor, and mother, Tracylee . International prospect: Dylan Tombides plays against Japan in the Asian U22 Championship . Perth-born . Dylan was regarded as one of the most exciting young players to come . out of Australia after signing with West Ham as a 14-year-old. After being diagnosed he battled back to . make his first-team debut off the substitutes' bench in a League Cup . match against Wigan in 2012. His death in April was marked by a minute's applause before West Ham's home match against Crystal Palace. Dylan's father Jim and brother Taylor carried his shirt into the middle of the ground as the stadium united before the Hammer's 1-0 defeat on April 19. Dylan Tombides was viewed as one of the best players to come out of Australia. He is pictured sending a birthday message to his mother after scoring in the U17 World Cup in 2011 . FIFA president Sepp Blatter led the messages of condolences to Tombides' family tweeting: 'My thoughts & prayers are with the family of Dylan Tombides'. He is pictured showing off a surgical scar in May 2012 . March 8, 1994: Born in Perth, Australia. 2009: Joins West Ham aged 15. 2011: Diagnosed with testicular cancer. September 2012: Makes West Ham debut. April 18, 2014: Dies in London aged 20. FIFA president Sepp Blatter led the messages of condolences to Dylan's family, tweeting: 'My thoughts & prayers are with the family of Dylan Tombides, @whufc_official & @FFA today. Rest in peace Dylan.' West Ham added in a club statement: 'Dylan's amazing resilience and positivity saw him through months of surgery and chemotherapy, while his outstanding talent saw him make his first-team debut in a League Cup tie with Wigan Athletic at the Boleyn Ground in September 2012. 'Away from the pitch, Dylan did a huge amount of work to raise awareness of male cancer, supporting the One for the Boys campaign at a number of high-profile events alongside the likes of Hollywood star Samuel L Jackson, snooker star Jimmy White and fellow Australian Peter Andre. Football mad: Dylan shows off his West Ham and Australia shirts to cameraman Alan Walter . 'Dylan was respected by everyone who knew . him for his intelligent views on the game and his larger than life . character. He was a loving son, amazing brother and well-respected . member of the West Ham squad. He will be hugely missed by everyone who . had the honour of knowing him. 'His passing will be marked by a . minute's applause ahead of Saturday's Barclays Premier League fixture . with Crystal Palace at the Boleyn Ground. The Hammers' players will also . wear black armbands in his memory. 'The . thoughts of everyone associated with the club are with his parents . Tracylee and Jim, brother Taylor, his family and friends at this sad . time. 'The club request that their privacy is now respected and they are allowed to grieve their much loved son and brother in peace.' Sorely missed: West Ham remembered Dylan with a minute's applause against Crystal Palace .
Taylor scored the second goal in West Ham development squad's 2-2 draw with AFC Hornchurch .
He celebrated by kissing a tattoo in memory of his brother Dylan .
Dylan died in April after a three-year battle with testicular cancer .
West Ham winger Taylor Tombides made a touching tribute to his brother and former Hammers' striker Dylan on Saturday, by dedicating his first goal of pre-season to him. The 18-year-old, who is part of the Premier League side's development squad, dedicated his goal against AFC Hornchurch to Dylan, who died in April at the age of 20 following a three-year battle with testicular cancer. Days after Dylan's tragic death Taylor revealed a tattoo in memory of him, and it was this that the midfielder kissed immediately after putting West Ham ahead on Saturday. Tribute: Taylor Tombides kisses his tattoo in memory of his brother Dylan after scoring against Hornchurch . Remember: Taylor got a tattoo in memory of Dylan on his left arm four days after his brother's death . Taylor scored the Hammers' second goal in . a 2-2 draw, composing himself in front of goal to slot under the . onrushing goalkeeper and restore West Ham's lead before their opponents equalised through George Purcell. His brother Dylan, who passed away in April, made his Hammers first-team debut two years ago. Dylan was first diagnosed with cancer while representing Australia during the 2011 U17 World Cup in Mexico. Tragedy: Dylan Tombides made one appearance for West Ham in the Capital One Cup in 2012 . Tombides was diagnosed with cancer in 2011 and he died in April with his family at his bedside. He is pictured (second right) with his father, Jim, brother, Taylor, and mother, Tracylee . International prospect: Dylan Tombides plays against Japan in the Asian U22 Championship . Perth-born . Dylan was regarded as one of the most exciting young players to come . out of Australia after signing with West Ham as a 14-year-old. After being diagnosed he battled back to . make his first-team debut off the substitutes' bench in a League Cup . match against Wigan in 2012. His death in April was marked by a minute's applause before West Ham's home match against Crystal Palace. Dylan's father Jim and brother Taylor carried his shirt into the middle of the ground as the stadium united before the Hammer's 1-0 defeat on April 19. Dylan Tombides was viewed as one of the best players to come out of Australia. He is pictured sending a birthday message to his mother after scoring in the U17 World Cup in 2011 . FIFA president Sepp Blatter led the messages of condolences to Tombides' family tweeting: 'My thoughts & prayers are with the family of Dylan Tombides'. He is pictured showing off a surgical scar in May 2012 . March 8, 1994: Born in Perth, Australia. 2009: Joins West Ham aged 15. 2011: Diagnosed with testicular cancer. September 2012: Makes West Ham debut. April 18, 2014: Dies in London aged 20. FIFA president Sepp Blatter led the messages of condolences to Dylan's family, tweeting: 'My thoughts & prayers are with the family of Dylan Tombides, @whufc_official & @FFA today. Rest in peace Dylan.' West Ham added in a club statement: 'Dylan's amazing resilience and positivity saw him through months of surgery and chemotherapy, while his outstanding talent saw him make his first-team debut in a League Cup tie with Wigan Athletic at the Boleyn Ground in September 2012. 'Away from the pitch, Dylan did a huge amount of work to raise awareness of male cancer, supporting the One for the Boys campaign at a number of high-profile events alongside the likes of Hollywood star Samuel L Jackson, snooker star Jimmy White and fellow Australian Peter Andre. Football mad: Dylan shows off his West Ham and Australia shirts to cameraman Alan Walter . 'Dylan was respected by everyone who knew . him for his intelligent views on the game and his larger than life . character. He was a loving son, amazing brother and well-respected . member of the West Ham squad. He will be hugely missed by everyone who . had the honour of knowing him. 'His passing will be marked by a . minute's applause ahead of Saturday's Barclays Premier League fixture . with Crystal Palace at the Boleyn Ground. The Hammers' players will also . wear black armbands in his memory. 'The . thoughts of everyone associated with the club are with his parents . Tracylee and Jim, brother Taylor, his family and friends at this sad . time. 'The club request that their privacy is now respected and they are allowed to grieve their much loved son and brother in peace.' Sorely missed: West Ham remembered Dylan with a minute's applause against Crystal Palace .
Hornchurch to Dylan, who died in April at the age of 20 following a three-year battle with tattoo in memory of his brother Dylan after the Hammers' second goal in . a 2-2 draw, testicular cancer. September 2012: Makes West Ham