Wilson’s versatility a key addition for Baggies

Marc Wilson’s versatility could prove vital for West Brom in the second half of the season – according to boss Tony Pulis.

Pulis moved on deadline day to bring in Wilson – who he worked with at previous club Stoke – from Bournemouth.

Wilson, who can play in midfield as well as across the defence, had found game time scarce with the Cherries this season.

But with the Baggies pushing for a top half finish this season in the Premier League, Pulis is excited about his new addition, who joins Jake Livermore in his list of January captures.

Pulis said: “We’ve brought in Marc who is certainly going to be a help to us.

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“He can play in a number positions – at full-back, in midfield, in defence, centre-half … he gives us more cover and that is going to be important. I know him well and he knows how I work.

“We tried for quite a few but the prices and the opportunity to get them were just not there for us.  We are fishing from such a small pool and trying to improve the starting XI, which is what we want to do, is not easy.

“It’s a small group but they are tight together and now it’s up to us to keep them fit, keep them away from suspensions and keep them working hard.”