Solly March believes Albion can have a good season once they overcome the disappointment of Saturday’s cruel defeat against Manchester United.
March, 26, was Man of the Match and scored his first Premier League goal since netting against Chelsea in December 2018, when he made it 2-2 in the sixth minute of stoppage time. But incredibly, United snatched all three points thanks to a penalty by Bruno Fernandes with the last kick.
March also hit the inside of the post, one of five occasions when Albion were denied by the woodwork.
“It was probably my best performance but the way we pressed and drove forward as a team was excellent, so credit to everyone,” said March.
“It was nice to get the goal. I had a few half-chances and I can’t believe the one that came off the post didn’t go in, but it is good to get in those positions. If I keep doing that I will score goals more regularly.
“The disappointment is quite high because we deserved a lot more but if we keep playing that we can get results in this league, even against the big clubs.”
March is delighted with his own performance levels in the first weeks of the season and says competition for places in the squad is driving standards higher.
“The culture is great, everyone is pushing to get in the team, and you could see from the guys that came off the bench,” he said.
“I’m just trying to play well. I have managed to get on the ball and create chances. I really enjoy that wing-back role because I am in the game more - even winning tackles and making headers builds your confidence.
“Tariq [Lamptey] on the other side is a different player but we’re both working hard defensively and attacking-wise to help the team out.”