Jurgen Locadia is serious about becoming Albion’s top scorer.

But the record signing from PSV has revealed the work he is putting into other aspects of his game.

Locadia scored 15 minutes into his delayed debut after recovering from a hamstring problem.

He should have had a few more as Albion created several good chances in the 3-1 success against Coventry.

But the big thing is he is off the nark in front of goal in this country – and fitting into the team pattern in other aspects.

He spoke after the game about the goal, the near misses and the freedom he enjoyed playing alongside a target man in Leo Ulloa.

And one of the key parts of belonging to a Chris Hughton side. Or indeed most Premier League sides: Defensive work, individually and as part of the collective.

Locadia was asked how he felt he fitted in with Ulloa as both started for the first time since signing.

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Chris Hughton congratulates Jurgen Locadia on his Albion debut

He said: “It was good. I don’t feel I need to stay in one position so I’m free to move where I want.

“I need to do my defensive work also but I can move where I want and today I had a good connection with Leo and also Solly and Anthony.”

That defensive aspect will be important, he was told.

“Yes, I need to do it, I know,” he said with a laugh. “We did it in practice also.”

Locadia is not a man of many words but fans judged on his actions and seemed to take to him.

There was plenty of movement about his game and he was a great option in behind the defence.

He praised Albion’s medical team for getting him up to speed.

“I thought I would be gassed out in the first half but the physio team did a good job with me. In the first three weeks I practised and the prize is today.”

Locadia was supported by one of his sisters, who plans to get to as many games as possible, and ran across to the corner from where family and friends of players tend to watch the match when he netted.

He recognised there probably should have been more celebrations – and not only when he hit the post very early on.

“And two other chances after the goal,” he said.

“Normally I would take them but I’m very happy with the result and the team performance.

“It was an amazing feeling. I love the crowd and the speed of the game.

“It’s different from the Dutch league but I think it was a good start for me.”

Of course, context is important. Locadia caused problems to League Two opponents, albeit the team with the best goals-against record in that division.

He was happy with his afternoon’s work and others were happy for him.

Unlike his goalkeeper colleague Mathew Ryan, Tim Krul did not go running to the far end of the pitch to join the goal celebration.

But he was delighted to see his compatriot open the scoring.

Krul said: “He’s a great lad and he has major qualities and I’m pleased he scored.

“There is always a bit of pressure on a striker coming to England.

“To do it straight away will give him a massive lift.

“Hopefully he will be a big signing and get us to safety.

“He is quite serious. He has come here to do one job and that is to be top scorer. I like that.

“He is here with a mission and hopefully he is going to do it.”