What we spotted in West Brom's win in Peterborough - Galves, Johnston and more

The Baggies were good value for their victory but had to find a gear in the second half to put away the League One Posh.

Albion correspondent Lewis Cox assesses some of the talking points from the victory in Cambridgeshire, watched in front of almost 1,000 travelling fans.

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Nicely done Nolan

It was a first glimpse of Albion’s new right-back as 23-year-old Frenchman Nolan Galves enjoyed a maiden Baggies run out.

The just shy of 1,000 away fans at London Road, as well as boss James Morrison and staff, would have enjoyed what they saw.

Galves played 68 minutes and particularly in the first half he was a livewire. The right-back was constantly on the front foot, looking to take the ball on the move and run at opposition players.

The right-back’s output was good. He was speedy and got to the ball in good positions and crossed very well with both feet, creating chances. He was not afraid to have a shot either.

Galves was not overly stretched defensively but did OK when required. He looks like he will excite supporters.

Strikers’ habits

Albion strikers have been in the goals in pre-season.

New boy Jimmy-Jay Morgan has four but was unable to find the net against former loan club Peterborough. Aune Heggebo is up to three after his opener and another new recruit, Barney Stewart, has two.

They are the Baggies’ three senior frontmen and to have them among the goals early on will please Morrison.

The trio are expected to shoulder the burden for goals, as it stands. Morrison mentioned “good habits” after the game and similar applies here. Stewart’s finish was a cultured after Heggebo’s poached effort. It remains to be if the Baggies can recruit another striker, after Cameron Archer links.

Captain contender?

It was a slight surprise to see central defender George Campbell named Albion skipper at London Road.

But those behind the scenes at The Hawthorns see the American, who only joined from Montreal 12 months ago, as a figure that leads by example with the way he carries himself both on and off the field.

Campbell was one of the club’s consistent performers last season, despite playing most of the campaign out of position.

He has excelled since switching to centre-back and is very much in the frame for new club captain with Alex Mowatt and others. Morrison is likely to confirm his choice this week.

Returning Johnston tweak

Winger Mikey Johnston has not played competitively since February but had some minutes the previous weekend in the training ground defeat against Notts County.

This was a step up for the trickster on his comeback from that nasty broken ankle at Oxford.

Johnston wasted little time in making his impact felt at London Road, as his measured pass to Stewart led to the latter converting a cool angled finish for 2-0.

That assist came from Johnston’s tweaked role, as confirmed by Morrison afterwards. Johnston was used centrally as the slightly deeper option of Albion’s front two, rather than out wide.

The Baggies will continue to be patient with Johnston, but he will be a huge plus when at full speed.