17 of the best pictures as West Brom squad reunited for pre-season return

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.