James Morrison enjoys welcome selection headaches as West Brom edge Watford and defensive duo impress | OneFootball

West Brom returned to winning ways with a 1-0 victory over Watford, leaving James Morrison satisfied and highlighting growing squad depth.

Most expected at least two changes after Charlton. ExpressAndStar.com notes that four alterations were made, with Chris Mepham, Rabby Nzingoula, Harry Whitwell and Aune Heggebo introduced. Whitwell returned in style, and Morrison now has welcome selection headaches, with Jayson Molumby, Nat Phillips and Felix Horn Myhre available for the final quarter.

Mepham, 28, endured a difficult 13 months at The Hawthorns but stepped up after Krystian Bielik was sold. This was his first league start since February and he was influential in place of Phillips in securing a clean sheet. Right-back Nolan Galves, 23, also impressed, showing sharper defensive awareness after the setback at Charlton.

Substitute Jayson Molumby whipped up The Hawthorns late on with trademark intensity and bite without the ball. Given a breather with Wednesday at Derby in mind, he roused the Smethwick End with defiance and fist-pumps.

Albion are unbeaten in front of their home supporters in 10 games, spanning Morrison’s stint as caretaker and head coach. The last away victors here were title-winning Coventry on February 21, and Morrison has not been beaten in eight home matches. If this record continues and away results improve, a place inside the top 10 could be maintained.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com

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