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Beattie impresses Mowbray

07 Jan 2009 - 07:25:55

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West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Mowbray has ruled out allowing striker Craig Beattie to leave the club on loan during the January transfer window.

The 24-year-old Scotland international recently spent nearly three months on loan at Crystal Palace, but has returned to The Hawthorns to fight for a first-team spot.

Beattie enhanced his claims with a goal in the 2-0 win over Spurs recently, with Mowbray impressed by his player's new-found confidence.

He told the club's official website: "He came back with a real spring in his step and we've had no contact from Palace or anybody else.

"He will have to see how the selection of the team goes and, as we move on we will decide who makes the team, who makes the bench and who is left out altogether.

"There is no point talking about his future other than to say he is our player.

"He has proved he can score in the Premier League and hopefully there are more goals there for him."