Callum McManaman will be flying by opener

Albion winger Callum McManaman believes he can be 'flying' at the start of the Premier League season after putting his injury nightmare behind him.

The Baggies wideman says he is finally fit after a foot injury wrecked the first six months of his Hawthorns career.

And the ex-Wigan man is convinced Albion fans will finally see the best of him after he took a full part in pre-season and scored in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat to Orlando City SC in Florida.

"I was a bit unlucky getting injured in training in the first few weeks but I got back in the side towards the end of last season and hopefully I can get my place in the team from the start this season," said McManaman. "I feel a lot sharper now.

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"Hopefully I can stay on the pitch now, start most games and get at players because that's what fans want to see. Hopefully I can beat a few men when I get the ball and stay in the team.

"That's what the gaffer tells me to do every time I get the ball and if I keep doing that, which is my game, I'll be OK. I am back up to full speed. I've got no injuries so hopefully I can get some full games under my belt before the season and I will be flying."