Direct one-word response from James Morrison shows his West Brom ambition

James Morrison vowed Albion must strive for better and cannot rest on their laurels after maintaining Championship status.

The head coach, appointed on a two-year contract, was unwavering in his belief his squad can be even better than the 10-match unbeaten run that led to survival.

The Baggies finished one place and four points above the dotted line as Morrison impressively steered the ship to safety despite a two-point EFL sanction.

But Morrison was to the point when it comes to ambitions moving forward.

“Yes,” Morrison replied when asked if the players can do any better than they have under his stewardship.

“Yes they can.

“I want to keep that environment. I’m big on that. Good people wanting to come in and improve every day.

“That’s what I will try to guarantee.

“I will work with them and not against them. But if I feel they are not doing what I want then I’ve got to be firm.”

Albion’s form in the final 10 games of the season, including the finale defeat at Sheffield Wednesday, has them fifth in the Championship.

The unbeaten 10-match sequence prior to Hillsborough featured six draws and four victories.

Too many draws has been a regular feature for Albion in recent years.

There was an incredible run under former boss Carlos Corberan that consisted of 10 draws in 11 matches.

“Exactly that,” he agreed. “Previously, we’ve had a lot of draws, and in previous seasons.

“So we’ll try to be organised and hard to beat, that’s a big one for us.

“And being exciting in the final third at the right times, playing quickly, are all the things I’d like to see.”