West Brom and Ireland midfielder Jayson Molumby [Credit: Imago]
West Brom and Ireland midfielder Jayson Molumby [Credit: Imago]

Jayson Molumby industrious as West Brom star overrun in Ireland thrashing

Jonathan Burnett

Jonny is a University of Leeds journalism graduate who became part of the FootballInsider team in Spring 2024, and recently worked as Head of Media for Widnes Vikings Rugby League club. Writing as a freelance reporter and commentator for The Sporting News and StatsPerform, he has covered matches in competitions including the FIFA Men's and Women's World Cups, as well as the Champions League, Women's Euro 2022, Six Nations and the Rugby Union World Cup.

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West Brom midfielder Jayson Molumby's efforts were in vain as the Republic of Ireland were put to the sword by England on Sunday.

Molumby played the full 90 minutes as England ran riot in their UEFA Nations League clash at Wembley, winning 5-0 with second-half goals coming in quick succession after Liam Scales' red card.

Yellow carded following a coming-together with Three Lions captain Harry Kane, a typically fiery display from Molumby wasn't matched by his team-mates, with fellow Baggie Mikey Johnston left on the bench.

Jayson Molumby performance will be no surprise to West Brom

Molumby picking up a yellow card in an industrious 90-minute performance is nothing new for fans who've watched him at The Hawthorns this season, albeit Albion have avoided any 5-0 drubbings.

The 25-year-old did complete 85 per cent of his 26 attempted passes [FotMob], but just one of these making it into the final third, producing just 0.01 expected assists (xA), summed up Ireland's evening.

Although he was slammed for his frequent losing of the ball, Molumby was dispossessed only twice throughout the game, failing to find a target with his solitary long ball attempt.

West Brom midfielder Jayson Molumby
Jayson Molumby has been a regular for West Brom and the Republic of Ireland this term [Credit: Imago]

Molumby failed to win either of his attempted tackles, but did his best to make up for it with five further defensive actions, recovering possession five times and making three-headed clearances [FotMob].

Heavily involved in the midfield battle throughout, Molumby won 50 per cent of his duels, with one of his four on the ground resulting in the tangle with Kane which led to his booking in first-half stoppage time.

A day to forget for Molumby and Ireland alike, but Carlos Corberan's prayers that Albion's international stars would come through the break unscathed will at least see him return to the Hawthorns fully fit.

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