Robert Koren backs Luke Moore to come good for West Brom

Jul 23 2009 by Chris Lepkowski

LUKE Moore has been backed to become a key figure in West Brom's push for promotion.

Baggies team-mate Robert Koren scored Albion's second in their 2-0 victory over Shrewsbury last night after Moore had opened the scoring.

Moore's attitude and commitment during training sessions and pre-season friendlies has underlined his determination to force his way into Roberto Di Matteo's first-team plans.

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He has now scored two in three outings for Albion this summer and Koren hopes it will be the jolt that the ex-Villa man needs to kick-start his Baggies career.

The 23-year-old has netted just one League goal in 18 months for Albion, having spent most of his period at the club as a substitute.

Koren feels the striker has more to offer.

"Luke has been with us for a long time," said the Slovenian.

"He hasn't had many opportunities to show he's a good player but he's working hard in training and every game so far he has tried his best and scored a couple of goals which is good for his confidence.