Albion have secured another of their younger talents on a new deal.

Under-21s goalkeeper James Beadle has signed a new contract that runs until June 2026.

Early-arriving fans will have seen the former Charlton youngster warming up with senior goalkeepers Robert Sanchez and Jason Steele at the Amex on Saturday ahead of the 3-0 win over Liverpool.

Beadle, 18, told the club’s website: “I’ve really enjoyed my first year here, I have come on leaps and bounds in that time and I know I can carry that on here.

“I really enjoy working with [lead academy goalkeeping coach] Sal Bibbo and Shannon Ruth, I trust them with my development, so it was an easy decision to sign the new contract.”