'Heggebo's performances worth more than one goal'

West Brom boss Ryan Mason says that he "does not care" that striker Aune Heggebo has yet to score in the Championship.

The Norway striker, who joined the Baggies in July, has not found the net in their opening four league games, but did get his debut goal in the Carabao Cup against Derby County, who they host on Saturday (15:00 BST).

"Stats can't measure the character," Mason told BBC Radio WM.

"I don't care about that stat, in terms of the one goal, because if you would have seen his performances, they are worth more than one goal.

"In every game, he's led from the front, he's been a real focal point, he's been a point of reference for us and again, the character has been the thing that stands out the most."

Mason also confirmed that there are no additional injury worries following the international break. But while forwards Tammer Bany and Daryl Dike are "closer" to a return, they will not be available for the match against the Rams.

It means the pair will miss out on the club's celebrations for The Hawthorns' 125th anniversary and it is one Mason is particularly keen on putting in a big performance for.

"I knew that when I came to the club, the history that it had, but certainly when I walked through the door you can feel it," Mason added.

"I know it's relatively soon in my tenure at the club but I'm certainly so invested in it and we want to create history here."