Dawson’s delight at scoring birthday goal for West Brom

Craig Dawson says it was a special feeling to score a birthday goal for West Brom at Burnley.

Dawson’s header put the Baggies 2-1 up with just 12 minutes remaining before Sam Vokes scored an equilizer for Burnely to deny West Brom all three points.

But the defender was delighted to be able to enjoy a double celebration at the weekend.

He said: “I was really happy to score on my birthday.

“Scoring at any time in the Premier League is always good but to grab one on my birthday was special.

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“It’s a shame that it didn’t turn out to be the winning goal but that’s how it goes sometimes.

“I’m happy to have found the net a few times over the last few months.

“Scoring goals is a great feeling and hopefully I can add another one or two before the end of the campaign.

Dawson also praised the belief within the group after a run of five Premier League games without a goal prior to the trip to Turf Moor.

He added: “It’s a tough place to come.

“Burnley have done really well at home this season so in that sense it’s a good point for us.

“Obviously though we were disappointed with the two goals that we conceded.

“We have always believed that we would score, I just don’t think that we have had the luck in front of goal in recent weeks.

“We got two today so hopefully we can kick on and get a few more before the end of the season.”