West Brom: Chris Brunt vows to keep getting better
West Brom winger Chris Brunt is determined to not let his standards slip as the plaudits continue to pour in for his performances.
The 25-year-old Northern Ireland international further enhanced his growing reputation with an outstanding display - capped by a stunning goal - in yesterday's 4-1 Barclays Premier League win at Everton.
Brunt has been one of the stars of the season so far and in recent weeks has been linked with Liverpool and told by his international manager Nigel Worthington he has the world at his feet.
Brunt has played down the impact he has made since the Baggies' promotion to the top flight and has no intention of believing his own press.
The former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder said: "It is nice to hear people saying good things about me but it is down to a lot of good work in training and the games.
"The only way I am here is because I have been working hard for it in training.
"That is paying off in the games but I will just keep my head down and just keep doing what I am good at. Hopefully I will keep improving."
Brunt added to the early lead established by Paul Scharner at Goodison Park by curling home a perfectly flighted free-kick from 25 yards after 26 minutes.
He added: "I knew as soon as I hit it I had hit it well.
"I was delighted to see it go in the top corner, but there was as much satisfaction seeing Paul Scharner put his head on my corner.
"Last time we were in the Premier League I was in and out of the side until the closing months of the season.
"To be involved right from the off this season has benefited me.
"I am really enjoying playing in the Premier League and hopefully I can play my part to keep West Brom in it."
Scharner put West Brom on their way to their first win in six games when he planted a firm header past Tim Howard from a Brunt corner after 15 minutes.
