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.
9. Squad graft
The hard work begins for Albion at the club's training base in Walsall. (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images) | 2026 West Bromwich Albion FC
10. Boy, George!
United States defender George Campbell embraces head coach James Morrison as Albion get ready for hard work. (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images) | 2026 West Bromwich Albion FC
11. Time to work
Albion's director of medical Tony Strudwick runs the rule over the squad with hard work ahead over the next few sessions. (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images) | 2026 West Bromwich Albion FC
12. High as you can
Academy graduate Harry Whitwell undergoes some testing on day one (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images) | 2026 West Bromwich Albion FC