James Morrison offers tough love, says West Brom starlet can only improve | OneFootball

James Morrison believes some tough love will help Harry Whitwell, and that the 20-year-old will keep improving after West Brom’s 1-0 win over Watford at The Hawthorns.

According to ExpressAndStar.com, the head coach felt the academy forward began slowly after being recalled, yet responded to supply Jimmy-Jay Morgan’s first-half winner and later create the game’s best second-half chance.

Morrison said he had recently given Whitwell a breather after Middlesbrough, where he appeared tired, and kept him among the substitutes for Wednesday’s 1-1 draw with Charlton.

Whitwell has already scored his first Championship goal this season and impressed at Premier League Newcastle in his first sustained spell of senior football. He is understood to be advancing talks over a new long-term contract.

The coach highlighted the youngster’s running power, willingness to track back and knack of arriving in the box, while noting sloppy moments on the ball. He said sharper play will come with matches, training and settling down.

Albion head to Derby County on Wednesday, opponents who have often proved awkward in midweek.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com

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