Thursday 25 September 2014 15:21, UK
West Brom manager Alan Irvine has praised Liam O’Neil after he was brought in at the last minute for his full debut.
The 21-year-old was drafted into the Albion team for their 3-2 Capital One Cup win over Hull City on Tuesday after Chris Baird was ruled out through illness.
The midfielder discovered he was starting just hours before kick-off, having only made three substitute appearances for the Baggies.
His cross led to Brown Ideye's opener and his 87th-minute corner fell to Gareth McAuley, who volleyed in the dramatic equaliser.
Saido Berahino won the game a minute later as Albion stunned the Tigers to progress to the fourth round and book a trip to Bournemouth.
Irvine said: "Liam only found out he was playing on the afternoon of the game because Chris complained of feeling unwell.
"I have to say I thought he was outstanding and showed us what he is really capable of doing.
"It was a superb exercise for us because we managed to get full games out of so many players who needed them.
"To get a performance and result like we did as well only adds to the satisfaction."
