West Brom’s in-form 5-a-side team

Lots of us like to play 5-a-side football in our spare time, but have you ever considered how the team you support would line-up if they were limited to five players?

Based on current form, and with a formation of one goalkeeper, one defender, two midfielders and one striker, we at Shoot thought it would be interesting to see who would make the grade for each Premier League outfit.

Here’s what we came up with for West Brom…

Goalkeeper:

Boaz Myhill

With the quality and consistency to be a Premier League number 1 alone, Boaz Myhill can count himself a bit unlucky that he has England goalkeeper Ben Foster in front of him.

But due to the Baggies number 1’s injury, the Wales international has taken the opportunity to shine between the sticks.

Myhill’s form this term means it will be as hard for Foster to regain his place as it would be to score past the former Hull man in 5-a-side.

Defender:

Crag Dawson is a reliable performer

Craig Dawson

A reliable performer since establishing himself in the side last season, Craig Dawson is the perfect 5-a-side defender.

He reads the game well, loves a physical battle and, by his performances at right-back, he doesn’t mind having the ball at his feet.

Just like Tony Pulis’ 11-a-side team, Albion would be hard to score past in the small-sided game with Dawson at the back.

Midfielders:

James Morrison

Just like Dawson, James Morrison is a very consistent player and one of the first names on the team-sheet when available.

Underrated by those outside of the club, the Scotland international has a killer pass and goal in his locker.

As well as that, he loves a battle in the midfield, making him the perfect all-round player for 5-a-side.

James McClean

James McClean has surprised many since his move to West Brom

A surprise inclusion, James McClean has been a reliable performer for Pulis since his move from Wigan.

With a work-rate to match any, the Republic of Ireland winger has that edge needed to unsettle opponents on a small pitch.

As well as his determination, the 26-year-old also has the pace and ability to feed his striker.

Striker:

Salomon Rondon

After making up with the club after failing to seal a move to Tottenham, many thought Saido Berahino would shine at West Brom this season.

But the 22-year-old has failed to live up to his talent and has been upstaged by new signing Salomon Rondon.

The Venezuelan would be a handful in 5-a-side, with his power and ability to create space for his team-mates just two attributes he possesses which would cause his marker real problems.