West Brom striker Hal Robson-Kanu 'chomping at the bit'

The 27-year-old has been limited to substitute appearances so far, but thanks to a James McClean injury he received more time on the pitch against Liverpool last weekend than the rest of the season put together.

Impressed with his new team-mates, and his new boss, the Wales international is hoping to force his way into the side.

"I feel good and I'm working hard – I'm a fit lad," he said. "I'm definitely chomping at the bit.

"We've got a good squad, there's good discipline, everyone's professional. There are good pros here, and a top manager who knows what he's doing in this league."

Robson-Kanu was a free agent when the Baggies snapped him up at the end of August in order to let Rickie Lambert leave for Cardiff City.

Head coach Tony Pulis admitted afterwards that the striker was not one of his primary targets.

But Pulis has been impressed with Robson-Kanu in training, and now the former Reading man has overtaken an unfit Saido Berahino in the pecking order.

Those candid words from the head coach early in his Albion career didn't worry Wales's Euro 2016 hero, who has faith in his own work ethic.

"I'm a professional, I'll work hard and give my best for the team," he said. "I've always done that regardless, at this level and at international level. I'm just looking forward to doing it more."

Berahino's absence opens the door slightly for Robson-Kanu, who is now first in line if Salomon Rondon falls injured or needs a rest.

A striker by trade, he can also play on the wing, and was deployed wide at Anfield. Happy to do whatever job is required, Robson-Kanu hopes he can add something to Albion's squad.

"I'm a versatile player," he said. "It's good to get minutes on the pitch, but it's more important to win the game.

"It's a team game, it's about the squad. Everyone pulls together regardless of who's playing.

"We've got all the ingredients, it's just about applying ourselves game in, game out and picking up points."