Graham Potter says Lewis Dunk has been “a big miss” for Albion – as he prepares to put him straight back into his team.

The centre-back will lead the side out at Aston Villa on Saturday after completing a three-match ban.

Head coach Potter said: “Lewis is our captain, he is a fantastic player.

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“We have missed him, he is a big miss for us in terms of communication and the understanding he brings to what we are trying to do.

“There are no doubts about Lewis, he goes into the team.”