Republic of Ireland international Shane Long believes it’s only a matter of time before his partnership up front with Peter Odemwingie blossoms.
The pair started Saturday’s game against Wigan up front together for only the sixth time this season but were unable to find an equalising goal as Albion slipped to a disappointing 2-1 defeat.
But the former Reading striker says its only a matter of time before the pair start firing on all cylinders after overcoming respective injuries.
“We haven't played too many games together and it takes a while to get it going," said Long.
"Peter is obviously a very good striker and he knows what he's doing.
"I think I learn a lot off him and it will blossom in time, but there are more options there for the head coach if not.
"We need time to understand each other's runs because it's not been too good up to now.
"I obviously saw him scoring a goal every second week last season, he's able to cut it at this level.
"I set myself standards to get to his level and show that I can cut it at this level too.
"He's been unlucky with injury, and so have I too but hopefully over the next few weeks we'll get a good partnership going together.
"He's a good lad, a really nice fella. Once we leave training we go back to our own life and our families, but when we're in training we talk all day long.
"We do a lot of match-orientated training sessions, and a lot of attacking play.
"It all goes right on the training pitch, it's perfect every time!
"We're still getting to know each other as players, like I am with my other team-mates, and I think in time it will show."
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Source: FOOTYMAD
