Albion new boy Cameron Peupion has been told to work hard by his Aussie compatriots after signing a professional deal.

Peupion has secured what he has described as a dream move to England from Sydney FC.

He is one seven new signings who will link up with Matt Beard’s under-18s.

They have also brought in Casper Nilsson (Malmo FF), Zac Emmerson (Oldham Athletic), Ben Jackson (Watford), Samy Couchane (AC Boulogne-Billancourt) and Bray Wanderers pair Andy Moran and Leigh Kavanagh.

Zak Sturge, Jaami Qureshi, John Lucero, Toby Collyer and Marcus Ifill have been promoted from the under-16s.

Midfielder Peupion caught Albion’s eyes during the under-17s’ World Cup and impressed during a subsequent trial.

The 17-year-old was encouraged by Socceroos pair Maty Ryan and Aaron Mooy while in England.

He said: “When I was over there I was lucky enough to meet them. They were really nice.

“Hopefully I can push for a first team spot in the next couple of years and hopefully play alongside them.

“They said keep pushing hard, keep working hard and you never know when your chance will come. It was nice to meet them – nice guys.”