Gabriel Tamas handed international ban

Albion defender Gabriel Tamas has been banned from the Romania national team for life after a late-night drinking session, according to reports today.

The Baggies centre-back reportedly broke a team curfew with troubled former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu, who has also been hit with a lifetime ban.

The incident allegedly happened on Monday ahead of the team's 1-0 victory over San Marino.

Coach Victor Piturca said: "The two players have been expelled for life from the national team.

"It's a pity but rules are strict and they should have known it."