Brendan Galloway returns to Everton as West Brom loan spell ends early

Tony Pulis hasn't used the 21-year-old in the league since September and has now agreed to let Galloway return to Goodison.

The England under-21 international played for Everton's under-23s last night in a 4-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

Although he cannot play for Everton's first team this season under the rules of his season-long loan, he can feature for the Toffees' Premier League 2 side.

Galloway made three league appearances at the start of the season and was also used in both of Albion's cup matches.

But he hasn't been named in the squad since January, after falling behind Allan Nyom and Chris Brunt in the pecking order at left-back.

With Albion safe, Pulis would rather hand minutes to 17-year-old Kane Wilson, leaving Galloway effectively fourth-choice.

He is the latest loanee to struggle for minutes under Pulis. Last season, Serge Gnabry played just 12 minutes in the Premier League before his season-long loan from Arsenal was cut short.

Alex Pritchard made just three substitute appearances totaling 60 minutes during his loan spell from Tottenham and this season, Marc Wilson is yet to make a first-team appearance following his loan move from Bournemouth.

Baggies head coach Tony Pulis explained: "We are allowing Brendan to play in three very, very important games for their 23s.

"He's an absolute pleasure to work with and we enjoy having him with us and working with him.

"Of course he would have wanted to play more but he has found it very difficult in competition with Allan Nyom and Chris Brunt performing so well there.

"He is top lad with a great career ahead of him."