Leading Coca-Cola Championship side West Bromwich Albion, have been rewarded for their impressive start to the season with a few days� warm-weather training at the prestigious La Manga Club resort in Spain.

Having secured an excellent away win at fellow title challengers Leicester City on Saturday � which saw them maintain their push for an automatic promotion spot - the �Baggies� squad has swapped its Great Barr training ground for some much needed R&R in advance of a heavy winter programme, starting with Bristol City at home on November 21.

Coach Roberto di Matteo, the former Chelsea star, will be hoping that the first-class facilities at La Manga Club will help to keep the club�s promotion target on track.

The resort boasts the best facilities in southern Europe for professional sports teams, with eight international-standard grass pitches and a host of other amenities including three 18-hole championship golf courses and the five-star Hotel La Manga Club Principe Felipe.

West Bromwich Albion�s visit underlines an increasing trend for British professional clubs who have chosen La Manga Club in recent times, including Celtic, Liverpool, Wolves and Sheffield United.

More information at www.football.lamangaclub.com

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