Sam Field is delighted with his breakthrough at West Brom this season.

Having impressed in pre-season, Field was then given the responsibility of starting in central midfield against Bournemouth and Middlesbrough, when he was man of the match.

“The gaffer's been brilliant," admitted the teenager to the Express & Star.

“It's not easy chucking youngsters into the Prem now. I'm very grateful, he's given me the chance not once but twice already this season."

There's an unsurprising answer when he's asked which player has taken him under his wing.

“I'd say (Darren) Fletcher. He's a brilliant role model to have at the club. What's he done at Manchester United is unbelievable."