Dara O'Shea has spoken of his "immense pride" at being handed the West Brom captaincy for the first time.
O'Shea led by example as he scored in the Baggies' 5-2 victory over Hull City on Saturday.
It was a special moment for O'Shea who has been at the West Midlands club since 2015.
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Reflecting on manager Steve Bruce giving him the captain's armband, O'Shea said: "The emotion I'm feeling the most right now is immense pride if I’m being honest.
"I’ve been here since I was 16 and just to play for the first team is a massive honour, but to lead the team out as captain in a league game is special.
"I’ll never forget this moment. I didn’t know I was going to be captain until before the game so it kind of came at me quite fast. The boss mentioned it in the team meeting before the game. I saw my name up to play and it had captain next to it too.
"I was just really happy when I saw it. I prepared exactly the same way and approached it like I would any other game to be honest.
"It’s something I’ve always wanted to do here, be a captain. I’m just really happy to have achieved it."
It was a first win of the season in the Championship for West Brom, although O'Shea was disappointed that they leaked two goals.
The 23-year-old said: "It was almost a perfect afternoon and I say almost because I would’ve wanted us to have kept a clean sheet.
"I’m really disappointed we’ve conceded two goals in that game.
"Scoring goals is what we’ve been lacking of late. We’ve been playing well but we haven’t been scoring and we haven’t been winning. You need to score to win games and we’ve managed to get five which is really pleasing.
"It’s massive for the boys and the whole team. It proves what we are trying to do is right. Goals will come. It’s a really positive day.
"I’ll take the goal if they want to give it to me, but as a defender, I’d rather have kept a clean sheet.
"Everyone back home has been messaging me. I’m going to enjoy this moment and try and take it all in."
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