West Bromwich Albion captain Chris Brunt doesn't expect an automatic first team return.

Northern Ireland midfielder Brunt, 27, is due back in training after a fractured ankle against Everton on New Year's Day.

Brunt said: "I definitely don't expect to walk straight back in - no way.

"If we keep playing like we did against Wolves I'll have a job on my hands getting back in the team. It was such a good performance by everyone it would be hard to change anyone in the team.

"That's the way it should be at a football club. There should be competition for places.

"We don't have many injuries, we have good competition for places, and that means everyone has got to be on their toes."