West Brom star happy to accept criticism despite two-goal blast

Two-goal hero Jimmy-Jay Morgan has vowed to keep his feet on the ground despite a dream start to life at Albion.

The summer signing from Chelsea netted twice as the Baggies began their season with a comfortable 4-1 Carabao Cup win at Rotherham.

But the 20-year-old acknowledged he is far from the finished article, with boss James Morrison declaring him guilty of “daydreaming” at times during Saturday’s tie.

Morgan does not mind the tough love and says Morrison’s demanding nature is having an impact.

He said: “It is working. It keeps me grounded and keeps me honest. I think that is going to be really important for me moving forward.

“It was a clear message when I first came to the club. When I spoke to him on the phone he said it was something I needed to work on, what I do off the ball.”

Albion are now preparing for next weekend’s Championship opener at Norwich and Morgan continued: “We understand the real test starts next week.

“In the changing room at Rotherham we were more gutted about not keeping a clean sheet, than happy about scoring four goals and dominating.

“We know next week is going to be a lot tougher but we are in a really good place. We believe in what we are doing and have quality players all over the pitch.

“Every day we demand the best from each other.”

Morgan, who netted five in pre-season, continued his good form by scoring either side of goals from Harry Whitwell and another new signing, Felix Horn Myhre.

“It was amazing to score, especially the one in the second half in front of the fans,” he said.

“We have had good support in pre-season but Saturday was even more special.

“I hit the ground running in pre-season and I just wanted to stay hungry.

“I’m happy with my own performance and happy with the team performance.

“Obviously we were a bit gutted at conceding the late goal but otherwise it was the perfect day.”