Overview

• Ryan Mason and his back-room staff have spent two weeks at West Brom’s camp in Austria focusing on professional habits and squad cohesion.
• His eight-year apprenticeship at Tottenham, including under-19s coach and two interim senior spells, underpins his clear communication and intensity.
• Midfielder Alex Mowatt has praised Mason’s authority and says the squad shares his optimism for another top-six Championship challenge.
• Mikey Johnston has rejoined the squad in Austria after a proposed move to Flamengo collapsed.
• Midfielder John Swift completed a two-year transfer to Portsmouth, marking one of Mason’s first squad departures.