West Brom boss Alan Pardew is eager to settle on the best position for Sam Field.

Field has started the last three games for the Baggies after being reinstated into the line-up by interim boss Gary Megson, and is yet to taste defeat in his five games this season.

“He has ticked some boxes in those three games," said Pardew. “One is his quality, two is his endeavour and work rate.

“It's just what position is best suited to him. At times on Saturday he had his back to goal and it didn't look comfortable for him.

“He looks like he needs to come from deep and that's why we changed his position. All those things we need to find out.

“I spoke to Gary, who he played two games for and was terrific, fair play to Gary for picking him.

“Hopefully I will get the benefit of that. It's three good performances."

Meanwhile, Pardew is happy to count on Claudio Yacob after Gareth Barry suffered a thigh injury for their draw with Crystal Palace.

Pardew has been convinced that Yacob is capable of stepping up to the plate after his display against Palace.

“Claudio was terrific when he came on and second half I was really impressed by his performance," he said. “The back four with Claudio were great in terms of our transition and momentum in the game."