Mason blames 'small details' as Albion lose at Boro

This is a first permanent head coach role for Ryan Mason after previous interim spells in charge of Tottenham

West Bromwich Albion head coach Ryan Mason says it was 'small details' that made the difference in his side's narrow loss away to Middlesbrough.

A goal conceded from a set-piece in the first half and then one in the second after Albion's best spell of the game left then with too much to do, despite a late consolation from Norway striker Aune Heggebo.

"A disappointing result. The small details dictated how the game went," Mason told BBC WM.

"Their goal from a set-play was disappointing, I didn't feel like they created a great deal but they scored at good times and made it tough for us to break them down."

It now means that West Brom have lost their last two games, having opened the season with 10 points from a possible 12, with Mason insisting there are things that needed to be ironed out on the training pitch.

"The second half, we showed a little more belief, a little bit more directness and we created opportunities so it's a disappointing result," said the Albion head coach.

"We need to respond and we have another training week to improve and hopefully turn it around."