Graham Potter has spoken of Christian Walton’s “undoubted potential” after approving his season-long loan to Blackburn Rovers.

The 23-year-old goalkeeper has headed to Lancashire and will now continue his pre-season programme with the Championship club.

His widely-anticipated move was confirmed by both clubs this afternoon.

Albion head coach Potter said: “We’ve been able to have a really good look at Christian over the past three weeks during pre-season training, and he has undoubted potential.

“We have a lot of very good goalkeepers at this club, and given the position is a tough one, where there isn’t the same rotation as an outfield player, we feel this is a great way for Christian to continue the excellent progress he’s made over the previous three seasons.

“It’s clear he’s already benefitted enormously from a year at Luton Town and the two years he’s spent with Wigan Athletic. This move will help him continue developing and working towards his ambition of breaking into our first-team squad.”