So what's needed at Albion?

Yesterday's friendly showed that Albion are still some way from being the finished article.

Woefully lacking in numbers up front - who knows if, when, Roman Bednar will return - and lacking numbers at full-back, reinforcements are needed.

Reuben Reid of Rotherham is a big possible, as is Real Betis' German winger David Odonkor is also being strongly considered - the latter is a bit of a long shot, not least as he's had injury problems over the last two years. Marlon King, I'm told, isn't a target.

Roberto Di Matteo has indicated that a lack of pace is an issue, so Reid and Germany international Odonkor would fit the bill.

But, equally, they need a couple of defenders, at least one centre-half and full-backs to challenge Zuiverloon and Cech. Abou Meite flattered to deceive against Swindon and Shelton Martis is struggling to get over his Liverpool mistake.