Graham Potter said he was proud of his Albion side in the heat.

But he was disappointed their efforts were not rewarded with more than a 0-0 draw against Newcastle.

Temperatures topped 30degC at the Amex but Albion looked the stronger side and were pressing hard for a winner in the second half.

Albion head coach Potter said: “Newcastle play at a real intensity. I think Eddie (Howe) prides himself on that.

“To compete in the manner we did and to sustain that in as difficult conditions as I can remember, I have nothing but pride in the boys.

“I loved the performance, I loved what they tried to do so it’s really positive.”

Albion had two efforts cleared off the line, were denied by Nick Pope and saw Pascal Gross miss a great chance.

Potter said: “We accept the point because that’s football but I thought the performance was very positive.

“If there was one team that was going to win, it was going to be us.”