James McClean staying with West Brom through to 2019



Albion have confirmed the 27-year-old has agreed an improved contract, which also includes an option for another year at The Hawthorns

He joined the Baggies from Wigan in 2015 and boss Tony Pulis believes the Republic of Ireland international has been a bargain.

"For what we've paid and what the lad's been earning, he's been a terrific signing for us," he said

"He's been a good lad and he's not been in the team lately but his attitude in training and around the place is great.

"He's scatty, but he's a good lad with it, he's not a bad lad

He's been knocking on my door a few times (to get in the team)."

McClean has made 58 appearances, scoring three times, for Albion since his switch from Wigan and he follows Ben Foster and Craig Gardner in signing new terms this season

Albion go to Southampton on Saturday before hosting Hull on Monday although McClean has not started for the team in their last six games

Meanwhile, boss Pulis could rotate his side with two games in 48 hours and Jonny Evans is nursing a minor thigh problem following Boxing Day's 1-0 defeat at Arsenal

Pulis added: "We'll look at one or two today and if they have niggles and are struggling we won't take chances and leave them for Hull," he said

Source : PA

Source: PA