Former Albion star and Slovenia captain Robert Koren has warned England his country will not roll over and let them make the knockout stages of the World Cup.

Albion defender Jonas Olsson has set his sights on the 2014 Brazil World Cup while preparing to cheer on his Hawthorns team-mates in South Africa.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy’s warning of major change at Molineux has triggered speculation that newly-promoted Blackpool will be on the trail of Sylvan Ebanks-Blake.

Departing Albion midfielder Robert Koren has thanked the Baggies for helping him live his World Cup dream.

Albion defender Abdoulaye Meite has been surprisingly left out of the Ivory Coast squad for the World Cup.

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo has refused to rule out record signing Borja Valero returning to the Baggies team next season.

Released Albion midfielder Robert Koren has sparked a flurry of interest in his services – but Wolves are not in the running for the Slovenia captain.

West Bromwich Albion have sprung a major surprise by releasing Slovenia captain Robert Koren.

Robert Koren will lead his country into World Cup action no longer an Albion player.

Albion striker Roman Bednar is on course to be fit for the start of the new season after his hernia surgery was declared a success.