Viktor Gyokeres has been told he can “only get better” after scoring his first senior goal for Albion.

The Sweden striker scored the final goal in Albion’s 4-0 Carabao Cup win over Portsmouth.

He operated as a lone central striker with creative players buzzing off and around him.

Gyokeres is currently Albion’s only obvious backup to Neal Maupay and Aaron Connolly in terms of central strikers.

It remains to be seen whether he remains at the club this season or goes out on loan.

Head coach Graham Potter is encouraged by his progress.

He said: “I think he has got attributes that are different. It’s not the easiest to play up front on his own, which was the role he was asked to do.

Player ratings from Albion's win over Portsmouth

“I thought he kept going, he got his rewards at the end.

“He is learning but he has still got qualities that I think we can use.

“He is one of those will keep assessing where he is at and make the right decision for him in terms of his development.

“But he has been good in the group and we are pleased with him.”

Asked whether he would stay this season or play his football on loan, Potter said: “All things are possible.

“We have got to make the right decisions around our squad.

“I think he can help our group, he can contribute, he will only get better as a player.