Ahmed Hegazi scored on debut as West Brom defeated Bournemouth on Saturday.

Hegazi, who joined the Baggies on loan from Cairo club Al Ahly, nodded the home side in front after 31 minutes following a free-kick from Chris Brunt.

Bournemouth sent on England striker Jermain Defoe, a summer free transfer from relegated Sunderland, just after the hour, but could not conjure up an equaliser.

Albion boss Tony Pulis said, "It's a wonderful result for us.

“All the work we have done this week has paid off.

"We had more shots, more crosses and more end product than Bournemouth."

And Pulis reserved special comment for the Albion fans, with over 25,000 at The Hawthorns to see another opening-day triumph.

"I thought the fans were fantastic today.

"We gave them a lot to cheer about first half and we've got to make sure we continue to do that."