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Could Burke join Gibbs and Krychowiak in being different class for West Brom?

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The young midfielder looks set to return from injury for West Bromwich Albion after the international break.

Oliver Burke of Scotland shoots at goal during the International Challenge Match between Scotland and Canada at Easter Road on March 22, 2017 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

West Bromwich Albion look set to welcome loanee Oliver Burke back from injury after the international break, and the 20-year-old has the potential to join fellow summer recruits Grzegorz Krychowiak and Kieran Gibbs in becoming another top class player for Tony Pulis to call on.

Recent performances have suggested that in the latter pair West Brom now have real quality in their ranks, and that can only be a good thing for a side looking very much on the up.

Oliver Burke of Nottingham Forest scores their first goal during The Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Nottingham Forest and Queens Park Rangers at City Ground on January 9, 2016...

While considerably younger than his fellow new additions, Burke has everything in his locker to join them at that high level, and Pulis will be hoping the youngster shows that in the months ahead.

Burke proved his worth at Nottingham Forest but struggled to make a significant impact after moving to RB Leipzig in 2016.

Despite that temporary setback, the Scotland international oozes class and now West Brom look set to benefit for the rest of the campaign.

Tony Pulis, Manager of West Bromwich Albion gestures during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Watford at The Hawthorns on September 30, 2017 in West Bromwich,...

Burke showed just 20 minutes into his second substitute appearance what he can do, setting up James Morrison for a consolation strike against Brighton and Hove Albion, and it should not be long before he makes his first start for the Baggies.

He will not be rushed back, but over the next few months expect West Brom to benefit from a resurgent Burke who will no doubt be ready to prove a point and become as important as Krychowiak and Gibbs quickly have.