Five West Brom loanees Daniel Sturridge has to live up to

Ben Foster (2011 – 2012)

The former Birmingham City goalkeeper already had ground to make up, winning the Carling Cup with the local rivals.

But Foster proved to be a consistent figure in Roy Hodgson’s side, playing in 37 of 38 Premier League games, only missing the last with injury.

He equalled West Brom’s clean sheet record, 10, and helped them finish in 10th, a highest league finish in 30 years.

He won supporters and players’ player of the year before signing permanently for around £4million.

Romelu Lukaku (2012-13)

Now the most expensive striker in Premier League history, Lukaku blossomed at the Baggies.

Brought in by ex-Chelsea coach Steve Clarke from the London club, he scored on his debut in a 3-0 win at Anfield, followed by a winner at Reading as a sign of things to come.

He would out-score all players at Chelsea, but for West Brom, finishing the season with 17 goals.

His spell ended with a perfect hat-trick in a remarkable 5-5 draw in Sir Alex Ferguson’s final managerial game.

Roman Bednar (2007-08)

It didn’t go smoothly for the Czech striker, but his initial loan spell left fans wanting more.

After he made it out of the reserve side, Bednar was crucial in West Brom’s promotion and run to the FA Cup semi-finals.

Scoring four goals in the Cup, he helped them reach the first semi-finals to be played at the new Wembley.

And with 17 goals in 22 starts, his impact was decisive on their way to the Championship title.

Neil Clement (2000-2001)

The full-back arrived on a loan deal from Chelsea that ran from March till the end of the season, and earned a move and became a fan’s favourite.

He featured in a club record three promotions over a 10-year spell and was the only Albion player to score in each of their first three Premier League campaigns.

Injuries ended up forcing the defender to retire in 2010 but he’s proof that you don’t need that many games to a make good impression at a club.

Kieran Richardson (2004-05)

During West Brom’s most famous season in the Premier League, a Manchester United legend picked out a young talent from Old Trafford to save the Baggies.

Bryan Robson masterminded ‘The Great Escape’ and persuaded Richardson to join on loan in January 2005.

Predominantly a left-sided player, Robson played him in central midfield and it worked.

Ending with three goals in 12 games, Richardson scored in a final day win over Portsmouth which ensured their survival.