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Albion welcome back Barnett

26 Nov 2008 - 10:29:15

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West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Mowbray is pleased to have centre-half Leon Barnett back in contention after recovering fully from knee surgery.

The 22-year-old defender hasn't featured for the Baggies since the 2-1 derby defeat at home to Aston Villa in late September, but was back on the bench for the loss to Stoke City last weekend.

Mowbray told the Express & Star: "He was on the bench at the weekend and he's back in the reserves.

"Leon has looked good in training for the last three or four days and is back to the boy who wants to head it, wants to train and wants to put his body on the line.

"Leon is inexperienced, particularly at this level. But he's a player who has huge potential and will forge a very fine career for himself.

"He had a rough week or two and got left out, then he got himself injured. He's just getting back and opportunities will be there for him along the way.

"If there's a lack of form or an injury, he's got to make sure he's ready to step in."