West Brom winger Tom Fellows urged to 'mix it up' ahead of new season

The 20-year-old joined the club at under 10 level, graduating through the club's academy before being handed his first team bow in 2021.

He was sent out on loan to League Two Crawley Town in the 2022/23, before returning last summer and catching the eye of Carlos Corberan.

And after making a number of substitute appearances in the early part of last season - Fellows forced his way into the starting-up and lit The Hawthorns up as Albion charged towards the play-offs.

He scored five goals in 38 appearances across all competitions last season, putting in a string of sensational displays that led to a call-up for the England Under 20 squad.

Earlier this year his form reportedly attracted attention of Premier League clubs such as Newcastle United and Everton, before the winger signed a new long term deal at The Hawthorns.

Fellows will be at the forefront of Corberan's plans heading into the new campaign - but former Albion midfielder Andy Johnson believes Fellows will have to adapt his game to step up to the next level.

"Tom will have his own personal agenda this year, he was an unknown last season," explained Johnson, speaking on the upcoming episode of the Baggies Broadcast.

"Last season managers would have been doing team talks not knowing about Tom, or his stepover and what he can do.

"But believe me, everyone will know about him this season.

"He has to mix his game up and go on to the next step, but I've got no doubt the lad can do it, he is a sensational talent.

"He will feature in everyone's team talk next season, so he needs to evolve his game.

"He was doing it at the start of last season, coming on the inside instead of going outside.

"I'm really excited to see him next season, really excited."