'Heggebo must deliver to aid Albion promotion hopes'

Aune HeggeboImage source, Getty Images
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Heggebo joined the Baggies from Brann this summer

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West Brom did almost everything right on Saturday, like a police force perfectly lining up a home raid, only to forget the battering ram.

There is so much to like about the new-look Baggies under Ryan Mason this season.

The three behind the striker has a blend of skill, poise and experience. They move so well and create good chances - but they need that striker to put the ball in the net.

Aune Heggebo has had a tough start at The Hawthorns; he's only had five shots in five Championship games, with just one on target.

The Baggies fans clearly like him, and will hope he takes confidence from his recent international call-up with Norway, who banged 11 past Moldova.

While no one is expecting a Smethwick Erling Haaland, the Baggies will know promotion hopes from this sticky league usually hang on a striker that can deliver the goods.