West Brom legend names the ‘top player’ in the squad who reminds him of himself

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West Bromwich Albion legend Tony Brown has said there is one player in the squad who reminds him of himself.

It’s been a brilliant start to the season for Ryan Mason’s side, who have won every game in all competitions.

The Baggies beat Wrexham in their most recent outing to follow up their opening day win against Blackburn Rovers to continue their perfect Championship season.

Brown is a Hawthorns legend after registering 279 goals across a 17-year spell, so he knows a player when he sees one and thinks there is one that stands out.

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Tony Brown loves West Brom’s Isaac Price

Isaac Price has been the standout player in the second tier so far.

After scoring the winner against Blackburn, the 21-year-old then scored twice in the 3-2 win away at Wrexham and is now the Championship’s top goalscorer.

Price is already attracting suitors but Brown is a big fan of the Northern Ireland international.

He told BBC Radio WM: “He’s a good technical player, he finds holes, spaces, and he plays just behind the front man.

“He plays the kind of game that I used to play – waiting for gaps to appear and scoring goals. And he’s got that ability to bend the ball, to manipulate the ball.

“It’s been said a few times over the last few weeks that he’s going to be a top player, and so far, at the start of the season, it looks that way.”

Isaac Price performance rewarded with Team of the Week spot

It will be no surprise to anyone that the Championship’s leading player this season has found himself in the league’s team of the week.

WhoScored.com featured him in the list and he was the sole West Brom representative in the XI.

Stoke City had three representatives while Middlesbrough had two.

Bristol City, Coventry City, Hull City and Norwich City also had players in the side.