'I can carry a threat in both boxes' - Phillips

West Bromwich Albion defender Nat Phillips has taken to life well in the West Midlands after his £3m move from Liverpool this summer.

The 28-year-old scored the only goal in the 1-0 win at fast-starters Stoke City at the weekend, putting in a player of the match performance.

Phillips, however, believes that a collective team effort helped push Albion over the line.

"We managed to get the goal to go ahead early doors and then it was a real fight from there on out and I thought as a team we were outstanding," he told BBC Radio WM.

Phillips is keen to showcase the range of his ability and is looking to become a more consistent threat.

"I want to try and add goals to my game. I feel like I can carry a threat in both boxes so I want to try and bring as many goals as possible," he said.

Having been loaned out from Liverpool six times across Europe to the likes of Stuttgart, Celtic, and Bournemouth, the permanence of his move to West Brom gives Phillips a foundation for him to have the confidence to bring stability to the backline.

"It's something that I pride myself on, my ability in the air and in aerial duels, so the more I can contribute that to the team the better."

Alongside him was a familiar presence in the form of Chris Mepham, having played together at Bournemouth in the Championship during the 2021-22 season.

The duo helped the Cherries secure automatic promotion that season, with 21 clean sheets in the league.

West Brom have made an impressive start gaining 10 points from four games and are second in the Championship table.

"It's important not to get complacent," says Phillips.

"We all know that we have to keep pushing forward. Keep moving in the direction that we want to. We just want to carry on as we've started the season with positive performances and positive results."

A sentiment sure to be welcomed by many Baggies fans.

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