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Irvine says Berahino can be West Brom's No1 striker

West Bromwich Albion boss Alan Irvine is delighted with the early season form of Saido Berahino.

He scored twice in England Under-21s' 3-0 win over Moldova on Monday and has four goals for club and country this season.

Irvine said: "I certainly think he can be that frontman. He finishes well with either foot and he is one of the players we have got in mind to be one of our strikers.

"He has come in as a young player to a team where, people keep telling me, there were problems last year but all I have seen is a very mature lad who is a good professional.

"I have been delighted with him and I'm excited about the future. He can be a top player."

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