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Steve Bruce: West Bromwich Albion players are 'fit to wear the shirt', says Baggies boss

New West Bromwich Albion manager Steve Bruce admits he was proud at the way his players reacted to midweek criticism by rallying at Hull City to earn him his first win as Baggies boss.

But the Baggies bounced back from being booed off to win 2-0 at Hull.

"That's how football changes within a week," Bruce told BBC Radio WM.

"From being told they're not good enough to wear the shirt to a standing ovation.

"The one thing the Albion fans want to see is their team playing with a bit of pride and in a certain way.