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West Brom confirm Premier League Asia Trophy squad

West Brom have confirmed their squad for their upcoming trip to Hong Kong in the Premier League Asia Trophy.

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Tony Pulis has confirmed his squad for the Premier League Asia Trophy.

The tournament begins next week - with Albion taking on Leicester City in their first game on Wednesday, due to kick-off at 11m BST.

The club will then face either Crystal Palace or Liverpool in the final or third-placed playoff on Saturday.

Tony Pulis will take 21 players to south-east Asia for the tournament, but will not be able to call on Gareth McAuley or James Morrison, who won't travel.

Jonny Evans will captain the side, whilst McAuley stays at home to continue his preparations for the Premier League season.

Albion director of performance Mark Gillett confirmed the McAuley decision on the West Brom website: "It's much better for Gareth to stay here and continue his recovery programme." he said.

"He's still on course to be ready for the start of the season."

Morrison won't travel following the bereavement of a close friend.

Nacer Chadli is set to compete in the competition, following his omission from the pre-season camp in Austria.

Albion's full squad for the trip is: Jonny Evans (c), Chris Brunt, Nacer Chadli, Craig Dawson, Sam Field, Ben Foster, Rekeem Harper, Jonathan Leko, Jake Livermore, James McClean, Max Melbourne, Boaz Myhill, Allan Nyom, Dara O'Shea, Matt Phillips, Tyler Roberts, Hal Robson-Kanu, Jay Rodriguez, Salomon Rondon, Kane Wilson, Claudio Yacob.