Lots of things to like here.
A controlled performance, urgent when it needed to be, solid when required. Firstly, we are so much better defensively, sure they had chances, but nothing particularly clear, and when they did break through, especially in the second half, Gunn was in fine form to deny them. There is a confidence and assurance about our defending, that is calm and not panicked.
I thought Kenny Mclean was outstanding today and should have easily been man of the match, if it wasn't for the fact that Jack Stacey's mum clearly picked it. Sainz was also excellent. I don't even need to mention Rowe.
But the most pleasing for me was Josh. His energy up front is key to the whole thing working, and although he didn't last the whole game, his contribution, and goal, was fantastic.
I will definitely give praise to the general game management by Wagner too, he made the right subs, at the right times, and there was definitely a point, sometime after 80 minutes, where West Brom just looked beaten, and out of ideas.
Satisfying on many counts. And whatever you think of Wagner, just enjoy it.
