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.
5. In focus
Young midfielder Cole Deeming, centre, in focus as the Baggies get used to some pre-season running in the intense heat. (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images) | 2026 West Bromwich Albion FC
6. Getting to know
New signing from Falkirk Barney Stewart on his first day in work as a Baggies player (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images) | 2026 West Bromwich Albion FC
7. Gym work
Goalkeeper Max O'Leary, who signed a new long-term contact this summer, in the foreground as boss James Morrison looks on in the training ground gym. (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images) | 2026 West Bromwich Albion FC
8. New deal
Ousmane Diakite signed a new three-year Albion contract this week and was reunited with his Baggies colleagues at the training ground on Thursday. (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images) | 2026 West Bromwich Albion FC