However, it was Blackpool who found the winner late on as Ashley Fletcher ran clear to beat Joe Wildsmith.
ALBION first half: Cann, Furlong, Ajayi, Taylor (Bartley 30), Heggem, Mowatt, Whitwell, Heard, Fellows, Bostock, Thomas-Asante.
ALBION second half: Wildsmith, Hall, Ajayi (Taylor 65), Bartley, Townsend, Molumby, Swift, Fellows (Nelson 65), Maja, Bostock (Faal), Thomas-Asante (Grant 65)
How far Blackpool were from their strongest team with their starting XI against West Brom
Goals from Sonny Carey and Ashley Fletcher either side of half time helped the Seasiders to a 2-1 victory in the behind-closed-doors fixture.
The game also saw Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel pick up his first few minutes of the summer as a second half substitute.
Here’s the team that started against the Baggies – and the changes we’d make to turn it into Blackpool’s strongest XI:
If it wasn’t for injury then Dan Grimshaw would be the first-choice in between the sticks for the Seasiders.
The ex-Manchester City youngster really stepped up last season and made a number of impressive saves on his way to his 18 clean sheets in League One.
A minor knee problem has kept the 26-year-old out of pre-season action so far, but he was still able to head over to Spain with the squad for the week of training abroad.
Defence: Matthew Pennington, Olly Casey, James Husband (no changes)
The starting back three against West Brom is Blackpool’s strongest defensive trio, and based on the current squad there would be no better options.
More depth is required in this area before the transfer window shuts due to a lack of experience in senior football beyond the starters.
For the game against the Baggies, James Husband was taken off at half time for Hayden Coulson, allowing Zac Ashworth to slip into a more central role.
The 21-year-old has previously admitted he would be comfortable in either position so could become a solid option for the role.
Right wing-back: CJ Hamilton (change for Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel)A big season awaits CJ Hamilton, in which he will need to put his inconsistencies behind him.Critchley will give the wing-back plenty of opportunities, but he really needs to make the most of them.
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