Alexis Mac Allister was hosted by a legendary Argentina striker before switching his focus to the World Cup quarter-finals.

The Albion star joined Gabriel Batistuta on his luxury yacht moored off Doha.

Mac Allister was relaxing after helping his nation beat Australia 2-1 in the last 16.

He joined team-mate Julian Alvarez as guests of the ex-Fiorentina No.9, who remains a hero back home in Argentina.

Batistuta took the chance to introduce the current stars to his four sons.

Argentina are understood to be considering a midfield start for Leandro Paredes when they face the Netherlands in the last eight on Friday (7pm).

But Mac Allister has made a strong case to remain in the XI in his three starts so far.