West Bromwich Albion striker Victor Anichebe has welcomed the appointment of new manager Alan Irvine.
The pair worked together at Everton.
"I know Alan really well, he's the one who brought me through at Everton," said Anichebe to the Express & Star. "He was the one who took a lot of the training sessions with David Moyes when I was younger.
"He was a huge part of what happened when I first came through. Everton were doing really well and he was a huge part of that, he's a great coach.
"I think Alan will always give us great training sessions and we'll always know what we need to do out on the pitch. You won't go out unprepared.
"Alan plays a good style of football as well. I know a lot of people at Everton who wouldn't disagree with me, they will also say he's a great coach.
"The players will enjoy great training sessions, they will enjoy the way he plays and they will enjoy his character as a person, especially the younger players.
"They're the ones who are going to be the future and we've got a few really good, exciting young players. He will give them a chance if they're up for it and they're eager.
"I think that's something Albion fans should look forward to."
