Former West Bromwich Albion striker Simon Cox has lavished praise on Newcastle technical director Dan Ashworth.

Cox, who spent three seasons at the Albion, only has fond memories of his time at the club.

He recalls some of the ways that Ashworth went above and beyond to ensure all the players at the club were comfortable.

Speaking on the latest episode of the Baggies Broadcast, the former Republic of Ireland striker stated: "He was brilliant, he was the go to man and the face of the club with Jeremy (Peace) back in his office at the ground.

"Anything you needed you would go to him, and if he could do it he would, if he couldn't, he would say he couldn't.

"It was little things, for example while I was away on holiday one year my house was burgled.

"He was the first one at the door with the police, and that shows the humility of the back, he looked after players.

"I've got loads of time for Dan, and it is great to see what he has one on to do, not just at one club.

"He did it at Brighton, he's going it at Newcastle, he played a big part in what England have done, it is just amazing."