Tony Mowbray is backing Borja Valero to be a huge star for West Bromwich Albion Football Club.

The Spanish midfielder made a £4.75million move to the Baggies from Real Mallorca in August, and although he is still adapting to life in England, Mowbray couldn’t be happier with the 23-year-old.

"I love watching Borja. He is my type of footballer and I am looking forward to him having a long career here and playing a part in our success as we move along," said Mowbray.

"He undoubtedly has to adapt to the physicality of the league.

"But, in my eyes, football is all about entertaining supporters and this kid is someone who gives the ball to his team-mates, sees forward passes and picks the right weight of pass.

"I also like people smashing into tackles but he is here to fill the role he was bought for, which is to pass and knit things together. Is he doing that? Yes.

“Is he challenging everybody, winning 50-50s and crunching people? No, because that's not what he was brought here for. I play him in a role where he can get the ball and make things happen.”