West Brom manager Steve Bruce admitted that his gamble of fielding a much-changed side backfired following a 1-0 defeat at Pride Park.

Karlan Grant scored the winning goal as West Brom beat Sheffield United 1-0 in a first-round Carabao Cup clash.

West Brom boss Steve Bruce admits he is still looking to strengthen his squad with more signings before the summer transfer window slams shut next month.

Steve Bruce believes West Brom now have ‘quality’ in their attacking ranks as they prepare for a promotion campaign in the Championship.

Steve Bruce’s troubles at West Brom have been well documented but they haven't been the only promotion-chasing Championship side to struggle in the second half of the campaign.