Mason 'needs a keeper who can play with his feet'

West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Josh Griffiths says new boss Ryan Mason is not just looking at what his shot-stoppers can do with their gloves - but also their feet.

Griffiths is aiming to impress Mason during pre-season as he and team-mate Joe Wildsmith vie to become first choice come the start of the Championship campaign.

The 23-year-old explained that while the goalkeepers still do some individual work, much of their training has been with the rest of the outfield squad.

"He's been keen to get us in, especially in the possessions and things like that," Griffiths told BBC Radio WM in an interview during Albion's tour of Austria.

"Every team needs a goalkeeper who can play with his feet else you're a man down essentially.

"It's great to be involved, we are only going to get better being involved with the [other] players."

Wildsmith made slightly more second-tier appearances last season, 10 to Griffiths' six, after first-choice Alex Palmer left for Ipswich in the winter transfer window.

But Griffiths believes the arrival of Mason means they both have an equal chance of getting into the starting line-up.

"It's a fresh start for everyone," Griffiths added.

"The shirt's up for grabs. We both would like it, obviously, so [we're] just doing as well as we can in pre-season and the number will take care of itself."