Freed Wolves defender George Friend has signed for Championship side Doncaster in a two-year deal.

Walsall midfielder Matt Richards has raised the stakes and claimed anything less than the play-offs next season would be a failure for the club.

Hull goalkeeper Boaz Myhill has emerged as a potential summer target for Albion – but the Baggies have not made a bid.

As Albion’s latest young guns celebrate international glory the Baggies’ most famous teenage star is marking a very different landmark.

Former Wolves and England winger Andy Sinton has been announced as the new manager of AFC Telford United.

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo has targeted a strengthened ‘spine’ to his team as the Baggies continued talking to Spain international Pablo Ibanez.

Albion did enquire about England duo Joe Hart and Ben Foster in their hunt for a new goalkeeper this summer.

Albion’s Mr Versatile Gonzalo Jara has set his sights on the team’s right-back berth for the Premier League.

Albion have handed teenage duo Sam Mantom and Paul Downing professional contracts.

Albion youth coach Keith Downing has claimed Chris Wood’s World Cup call-up is a reward for everyone at the club’s fledgling academy.