Lewis Cox's player ratings: Several 8s as West Brom hold own against Southampton

Alex Palmer

Made two good saves to keep his side level in the tie to deny Downes and Armstrong, the second outstanding. A real solid presence. 8

Darnell Furlong

Continued his excellent run of form here. Prodded just wide with awkward chance but defensively he kept Manning et al at bay. 8

Kyle Bartley

Another standout performer for the Baggies. Bartley has grown in stature as season has gone on. Again had the armband and repelled everything. 8

Cedric Kipre

Gave a strong display. Few frills but solid defending. Was very good with the ball as Albion played out too. 7

Conor Townsend

Had a tough time of it against Saints’ strong right side but stayed true to the job and gave as good as he got. Dug in. 7

Okay Yokuslu

Grew into the contest and kept hold of the ball well. One of his best physical displays for some time, got around the pitch before tiring. 7

Alex Mowatt

A really good midfield display from one of the side’s key men. A couple of efforts off-target but he moved the ball forward and tried to take game to Saints. 8

Tom Fellows

Drifted in and out a touch but no doubting the quality when he had it. Created both Diangana and Albion’s best two chances. 7

Grady Diangana

Lively and at the centre of most for his side. Great work in build-up to headed chance, will regret tame finish for second effort. Busy. 7

Mikey Johnston

Continued as a breath of fresh air to watch. Took the game to the visitors who did not know how to deal with him. Great willingness to constantly attack. 8

Brandon Thomas-Asante

Got the nod to lead the line instead of Wallace but it wasn’t Thomas-Asante’s day. It didn’t stick with him in the frontline early on and he struggled to grow into it. 6

Substitutes:

Jed Wallace (Thomas-Asante, 82) n/a.

John Swift (Fellows, 82) n/a.

Yann M’Vila (Johnston, 82) n/a.

Semi Ajayi (Yokuslu, 82) n/a.

Adam Reach (Townsend, 90+1) n/a.

Subs not used: Griffiths, Chalobah, Phillips, Weimann.