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Brandon Thomas-Asante: New West Brom striker a 'shining example', says Steve Bruce

West Bromwich Albion new boy Brandon Thomas-Asante made a dream debut when he came off the bench to equalise for the Baggies at The Hawthorns in the 98th minute on Friday.

Just 48 hours after signing from Salford City, he scrambled the ball in to deny Vincent Kompany's Burnley all three points and send Twitter mad.

And Albion boss Steve Bruce promises that he is not the only hidden gem.

"He's a shining example to lower league players," Bruce told BBC Radio WM.

"It's a great success story, isn't it? It was so refreshing to see him on the day he signed to see someone looking that enthusiastic, with a big smile on his face.