FOSTER: I’M READY TO STAY FOR THE FIGHT

Ben Foster wants to stay at West Bromwich Albion beyond the summer as part of a core group prepared to battle hard for promotion from the Championship. A squad overhaul is expected in the summer, with a number of player contracts containing relegation release clauses, and West Brom want to appoint a young head coach with fresh ideas. ‘If the worst comes to the worst and we end up in the Championship next season we’ve got to bounce back up, it’s as simple as that,’ said Foster. ‘I’d like to keep a core of the players that really want to dig in and work hard to get out of the Championship, because it is a tough fight as well. ‘I’ll be here. I’ve got no interest in trying to move clubs. I’m very settled and I’m sure there are quite a few others who would love to stay and help us get back to the Premier League.’ Li Piyue, adviser to owner Guochuan Lai, flies in to Britain this week to discuss manager targets with chief executive Mark Jenkins. names in the frame include Brentford manager Dean smith, Leicester assistant Michael Appleton, and Graham Potter, in charge at ostersunds. the squad will also be evaluated, following the 1-1 draw at home to swansea that saw caretaker manager Darren Moore end West Brom’s eight-match losing streak. Jay rodriguez, who netted the opener, is one player expected to be subject to bids, so too centre back Jonny evans, who will be available for £3million, Craig Dawson, nacer Chadli and salomon rondon. tammy Abraham scored his first goal since october with a header 16 minutes from time to earn a valuable point for swansea in their fight for survival. But the visitors were poor for large periods, once again missing the presence of Jordan Ayew. Ayew was banned for the last three matches but will be first on the teamsheet next saturday. ‘We are very happy because Jordan is one of the best attackers of the Premier League in my opinion,’ said manager Carlos Carvalhal. WEST BROMWICH ALBION (4-4-2): Foster 6; Nyom 6, Dawson 7, Hegazi 6.5, Gibbs 7; Phillips 7, Livermore 6.5, Brunt 7, McClean 7; RODRIGUEZ 7.5 (Krychowiak 83min), Rondon 6.5. Subs not used: Myhill, Yacob, Burke, McAuley, Harper, Leko. Scorer: Rodriguez 54. Booked: Brunt, Phillips, McClean. Manager: Darren Moore 7. SWANSEA CITY (3-5-2): Fabianski 7; Van der Hoorn 6 (Bartley 46, 6), Fernandez 6, Mawson 6; Naughton 6, King 6.5 (Dyer 61, 7), Carroll 6.5, Olsson 6; Ayew 6 (Ki 85), Abraham 7. Subs not used: Mulder, Narsingh, Routledge, Roberts. Scorer: Abraham 75. Booked: Clucas, Bartley. Manager: Carlos Carvalhal 6. Referee: Roger East 7. Attendance: 23,297.