Why new Jimmy-Jay Morgan admission proves exactly why West Brom can defy the odds this season

Jimmy-Jay Morgan is one reason why West Bromwich Albion can be dark horses in the Championship this season.

The Baggies have started the season well and have gained 10 points from their first five games of the campaign.

On average, 2 points per game over the course of a 46-game season usually sees a side gain automatic promotion.

While there is, of course, a long way to go, it stands James Morrison's side in good stead ahead of the challenges to come.

Derby County is next up for Albion on Wednesday, and another win would help keep them at the right end of the table.

Morgan has been a big reason for the good start to the campaign at The Hawthorns, and his latest words prove why the first five games may have even surprised Baggies fans.

Jimmy-Jay Morgan admission proves why West Brom can cause upsets

West Brom currently have a better tally in the league than all three sides who came back down from the Premier League.

That said, there are five teams in total on 10 points, and Morgan is arguably the main reason for West Brom's early success.

As shared by the club's official X account on Sunday, the striker has spoken out about the start to the season with some wise words.

The in-form number nine said: "We've got so much talent, but a lot of experience too.

"I think us young lads are soaking up a lot from the older lads and the coaching staff and playing with freedom at the moment."

That same "freedom" is what is allowing Albion to excel in the final third, while the experience at the back is helping grind out results.

Morrison has always been known as a coach who gets the best out of young talent, and he's now working with prospects who not only have the long-term potential, but short-term star quality, too.

It's the perfect balance and blend for a side that can push for the play-offs and gain promotion.

Morgan, in particular, is going under the radar so far.

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Morgan now has three goals and two assists in his first five league games for the Black Country Club, not to mention his brace in the Carabao Cup against Rotherham.

However, Middlesbrough striker and former Albion loanee, Will Lankshear, currently gets all the media attention.

The 21-year-old has seven goals in as many games for Boro in all competitions, and is the current leading goalscorer in the Championship.

Morgan chips in with all-round play, and won't always be grabbing the goals and headlines.

It's for that reason why he may keep going under the radar to the opposition, and it may be a while before he starts to get man-marked.

West Brom have a gem in the former Chelsea star, and he could help fire the Baggies into the play-offs.