According to Caleb Taylor, the 2-0 loss to Forest Green Rovers was beneficial for West Brom’s young players and will provide them valuable experience.
Carlos Corberan named a young Baggies side ahead of tomorrow’s pre-season outing at Bolton Wanderers – with Taylor Gardner-Hickman, Josh Griffiths and Caleb Taylor the most senior players in the side.
Despite the disappointment of a defeat – Taylor insisted it was a positive night for Albion.
He said: “We’re disappointed losing, but I think we got quite a lot out of it.” He said.
“Considering we’ve got quite a young team against a good League Two side, it’s given us a lot of experience.
“Also, playing 90 minutes is good for the season ahead and getting ready for the start of the campaign.
“Even though it was a really young side today, the gaffer is going to have to use some of us this year and these are the games to give our all and take our chance and give ourselves the best chance possible to impress him.”
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One of the young Baggies who has played more than most in the exhibition games is Taylor.
Alongside Cedric Kipre, he started at Burton Albion on Saturday, and he is now eager to do everything in his power to play in the Championship.
Physically, preseason has been challenging, but that’s what preseason is all about, he continued. I’ve already picked up a lot of knowledge, and I feel great going into the season.
My goal is to help this club, my teammates, and myself by playing in the Championship and performing well this season.
