Tom Fellows picks Birmingham star as preferred roommate away from West Brom
Tom Fellows enjoyed a successful season for West Brom in the Championship, already attracting attention from the Premier League.
Fellows had a great start to the season under Carlos Corberan, with five assists in the first seven matches to take the Baggies top at that stage.
On the last day of the season, he scored twice and earned an assist in 62 minutes against Luton Town.
The academy graduate’s performance earned him a spot in England’s Under-21s squad for the UEFA European U21 Championship in Slovakia.
He was previously called up as a training player, yet Lee Carsley was impressed with his ability, and he was then added to the final squad, with Jobe Bellingham dropping out.
Fellows has only made two prior appearances for the U21 team, scoring in his second appearance in a friendly against Austria (9 September).
Fellows close with Birmingham counterparts
Fellows answered 21 questions for England ahead of the tournament on his pre-match routines, international memories and most notably his preferred roommates.
Speaking to England officials, he said he was looking forward to spending time with the players: “It’s good to properly integrate yourself with the new lads.”
The 21-year-old revealed a close friendship with Birmingham City’s Jay Stansfield, listing him as his ideal roommate, calling the forward chill and relaxed.
When asked who he usually sits with on the plane, Fellow answered with Tommy Simkin, the Stoke City goalkeeper who spent the last season on loan at West Midlands rivals Walsall.
Fellows also disclosed his pre-match practice: “I just chill out, go and have a look at the pitch, relax and listen to a bit of music.”
Fellows’ future at West Brom still uncertain
Fellows is a crucial asset to West Brom that they may need to hold onto to meet any hopes of pushing for promotion to the Premier League.
His goal involvements are remarkable, alongside his high volume of appearances, which make him a reliable choice for Ryan Mason’s starting lineup next season.
| Goals | 4th on 4 goals |
| Assists | 1st with 14 assists |
| Apperances | Joint 1st with 45 apperances |
Yet his future remains uncertain, with interest emerging from rivals Birmingham City and Premier League side Everton.
His participation in the U21 tournament may reportedly add an additional £5million to his price tag, which could provide an extra boost for the Baggies’ finances if a sale were to go through.
With England already two games in and a crunch clash with Germany to come, it looks unlikely that he will get a chance to show what he can do at this stage.