Albion players were tested in the searing heat as the squad checked in for pre-season training on Thursday.
Players reunited following a break of almost two months at the club’s base in Walsall as James Morrison and his new backroom staff began to lay the foundations for the 2026/27 season.
A mix of senior players and academy youngsters reported for duty on day one, with new recruits Barney Stewart, Jimmy-Jay Morgan and Carter Pinnington also introduced.
Baggies youngsters Eseosa Sule, Alfie Maughan, Harry Whitwell, Cole Deeming, Souleyman Mandey, Joe Wallis and Alex Williams were among those involved.
Albion players involved in international duty over the summer, including Jayson Molumby, Isaac Price, Callum Styles and Ollie Bostock, will make staggered returns at later dates.
The was little let-up for players despite temperatures up to and above 30 degrees Celsius with running drills, gym work, stretching and measuring part of the day one work.
Check out some of the best pictures as Albion returned to business.
1. Keeping cool
Alex Mowatt feels the heat on his training return. (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images) | 2026 West Bromwich Albion FC
2. The boss
New boss James Morrison watches on (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images) | 2026 West Bromwich Albion FC
3. New boy
Summer signing Jimmy-Jay Morgan tries to cool down on his first day (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images) | 2026 West Bromwich Albion FC
4. Young guns
Academy graduates Eseosa Sule, left, and Souleyman Mandey involved with the first team on the first day back (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images) | 2026 West Bromwich Albion FC