No one came closer to settling Albion's game at Fulham as Adam Webster.

True, Adam Lallana had the ball in the net during his side’s purposeful start to the second half.

But that one was wiped out because the ball had hit Danny Welbeck on the hand en route.

There was nothing Fulham or VAR could do to stop Webster’s towering header from a corner during that same purple patch.

But the ball hit the underside of the bar, bounced down and stayed out as Alphonse Areola could only watch.

With that, the Albion storm rather fizzled out and they had to be diligent at the other end to secure the 0-0 draw.

Webster is still waiting for his first goal this season having scored three last term, all in away games.

But he has made strides, quite literally at times, in his all round game, not least in terms of consistency.

His way of carrying the ball forward is also helping spark attacks.

And no Albion player can match the 1,190 passes he has played in the Prem this term.

Albion boss Graham Potter said: “He has taken some steps. Still some improvement (to come) as well.

“I think he has performed to a good level.

“What he brings with the ball is quite clear.

“He has been pro-active and driven the game often and is almost quite a creative player from that position.

“Defensively he is improving but still a little bit of work to do.”

Webster took the armband when sidekick Lewis Dunk missed three games due to suspension earlier in the season.

Potter added: “I think he is an important member of the group, good in the dressing room, good about the place.

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“And he is the right type who wants to get better.”

A tight encounter is expected this evening and Albion might find it hard to pick their way through.

That is where Webster’s willingness to carry the ball forward could help attract opponents and create imbalances.

He did something along those lines last time out at home in the league in the build-up to Aaron Connolly’s opening goal against Wolves.

The key is in not asking too much of himself or losing the ball in a dangerous area.

As a player, what he offers appears to dovetail perfectly with how Potter wants to operate.

The two of them came together when the boss arrived from Swansea City and Webster from their Championship rivals Bristol City.

Potter said: “We were aware of his qualities and what he brought from his time at Bristol, aware also of the fact that he wasn’t so long ago playing in League One.

“He’s on that long player journey, with the right mentality and attitude to try to improve. That was the point of bringing him here, to give him that opportunity. His qualities are quite unique in that position.”