West Brom player ratings: Three 8s as Baggies return to winning ways
Albion correspondent Lewis Cox rates the performances as Ryan Mason's side climbed above Preston and into fourth with Saturday's 2-1 win at The Hawthorns.
JOSH GRIFFITHS
A big performance. Huge one-v-one save in first half with scoreline goalless. Came up trumps at end with flying save from Jebbison from range.
Key: 8
GEORGE CAMPBELL
Has had it tough going for a little while but played well here. Defended solidly as has largely been expected. Did all the basics out of position.
Improved: 7
NAT PHILLIPS
Back to near his solid best after Millwall struggle. Especially impressive after an early booking. Cleared almost everything thrown his way.
Solid: 7
CHRIS MEPHAM
A rare off-day for the Wales international. Almost gifted Osmajic an opener with poor pass and at fault for Smith's late consolation. Unusually unsure.
Uneasy: 6
CALLUM STYLES
Fresh from facing Portugal in pulsating international clash Styles returned to left-back for his club and was very good. Barely put a foot wrong.
Impressive: 7
ALEX MOWATT
His side's star man. Did not start at Millwall but returned with aplomb here. Heartbeat for his side, with and without the ball. Created the second.
Shone: 8
TOBY COLLYER
His full home debut delivered decent promise but ended prematurely with hamstring issue. Got involved and moved the ball forward well.
Encouraging: 7
SAMUEL ILING-JUNIOR
Back in from the off on the right and caught the eye with some more direct and skilful work. Delivery lacked at time. Sent header narrowly wide.
Bright: 7
ISAAC PRICE
Back in the goals after lean spell with fine strike. He looked tired at times early on but got a second wind and buried key stunner.
Reinvigorated: 7
MIKEY JOHNSTON
What a day. What a goal. Opened scoring with a missile from 25 yards. Even prior to that had been electric and remained biggest threat.
Electric: 8
JOSH MAJA
Good to see striker make just a second start this term and showed signs of old self here with good touches and hold-up. Took too long once or twice.
Recovery: 7
SUBSTITUTES:
Jayson Molumby (for Collyer, 55) Got around the pitch and stuck in to help his side. 6
Aune Heggebo (for Maja, 68) Fought late on to try to pressurise visitors. 6
Karlan Grant (for Iling-Junior, 87) n/a
Charlie Taylor (for Johnston, 87) n/a
Ousmane Diakite (for Price, 88) n/a
Subs not used: Wildsmith, Bielik, Gilchrist, Dike.
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