Two goals from Marc-Antoine Fortune helped West Brom reserves cement their place at the top of the Premier Reserve League South in a Hawthorns rout.

West Brom could welcome Gabriel Tamas and Graham Dorrans back into their squad for Saturday’s Premier League meeting with Liverpool.

West Brom midfielder George Thorne could join Derby County or Birmingham on loan after Hawthorns team-mate Luke Daniels went to Southend for a month.

West Brom boss Roy Hodgson today reassured Craig Dawson he is still in contention for starts and warned Gabriel Tamas he faces a fight to regain his place.

West Brom defender Gareth McAuley today spoke of his joy at making a long-awaited Premier League debut – and revealed how a pre-season illness ‘wiped him out.’

Albion defender Craig Dawson was today backed to rise to the Premier League challenge after Gabriel Tamas had his three-match ban confirmed.

Craig Dawson was today on standby for a Premier League debut at Swansea on Saturday as Albion faced losing Gabriel Tamas to a three-match ban.

Albion defender Gabriel Tamas has been charged by the FA after being embroiled in an elbowing controversy in the victory at Norwich.

Albion defender Gabriel Tamas has no doubts about the Baggies’ ability to retrieve their ill-fated start to the Premier League campaign.

Albion cleared the decks for more summer signings last night as Scott Carson and Borja Valero completed permanent transfers out of The Hawthorns.