CORBERAN'S BAGGIES ARE ON A POLL!

CARLOS Corberan saluted his defenders as they held off a determined Hull side to stay fifth.

- Steve Coombs

WEST BROM 3

HULL CITY 1

Skipper Jed Wallace gave the Albion the lead after 14 minutes, before they were pegged back just before halftime due to a Lewie Coyle strike.

Matt Phillips and substitute Semi Ajayi netted in the second half to give the hosts the points.

Corberan said: “I’m pleased because we were playing a very competitive game. I knew it would be because I respect Hull – they have put together good players with a good coach.

“It was a massive defensive display. We had to be solid and aggressive at the same time.

“We only made one mistake and it was their goal.

“The confidence of the players in the way they kept competing was for me excellent.”