West Brom striker Jay Simpson says his future lies with parent club Arsenal.

"I want to help keep Albion up and then go back to Arsenal," said Simpson, who penned a new deal before Christmas. "I think it is about time the English players came through and I think the Arsenal fans want it as well.

"There are a lot of talented English youngsters at Arsenal and if you are good enough you are going to play.

"Hopefully we can make the grade and for me personally it has gone really well at West Brom. I believe I can contribute a lot to keep us up and I am enjoying it.

"Of course I miss my mum and dad and three sisters hugely and I have a pet dog I bought but he stays in London, too.

"When my family came up visiting they were going to bring him but he is only a year old and can't stay in a flat."