Mental robustness is really important - Mason
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West Bromwich Albion boss Ryan Mason says his side will need to nurture a "mental robustness" to be successful in their three-game week.
The Baggies are preparing for their second of three games over a seven-day period, as they travel to Vicarage Road to play Watford on Wednesday night (19:45 BST).
"The players trust us to train them at a level that pushes them in order to play as many games as possible," Mason told BBC Radio WM.
"Our squad is not massive in terms of numbers, so everyone has a part to play.
"I think when a player gets a bit more experience and understanding of their body you can lean on them a little bit more, but there is also a part of weeks like this where you have to just get through it.
"I think developing that robustness mentally to get through things is really important."
Albion go into the game off the back of a 2-1 win against Preston North End, a game which saw Mikey Johnston score his second goal of the campaign.
"We know his individual ability and I think first of all the message to any of the players is that the team is first and so you have to run and compete for the team," Mason added.
"His two goals so far this season have been outstanding, but I don't believe he will score 15 of those a season. I don't know any players that have, so the challenge for him is to score more tap-ins and get into the box more often."
Listen to the full interview with Mason and more Albion content on BBC Sounds.
