'Lean & fit': How did West Brom's Daryl Dike fare on his return to action?

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Daryl Dike made his long awaited return to action on Monday night - as Albion under 21s beat Newcastle United.

The US international has faced a year on the sidelines following his latest major injury against Ipswich Town last season.

The striker, who has had a string of injury issues since arriving at the club from Orlando City for £7m, ruptured his Achilles for the second time and has spent a year on the sidelines.

He has been edging closer to a comeback and returned on Monday night as Richard Beale's Albion under 21 side beat Newcastle 3-1 at Solihull Moors.

Dike played the first 30 minutes of the game before being taken off - as he continues to ramp up his fitness ahead of a return to first team action.

Albion fans were left delighted by his return to action and here is what a few of them had to say about his display:

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