JOE Corrigan can see bright futures ahead for Scott Carson's two rivals to the Baggies' No.1 spot.
The Albion goalkeeping coach believes 38-year-old Dean Kiely's vast experience not only provides Carson with fierce competition - but also makes him a perfect candidate to become a coach.
And Corrigan has hailed the progress 20-year-old Luke Daniels is making on loan at League Two high-fliers Shrewsbury Town.
"I know Dean's doing his goalkeeping license," he said.
"I ask his advice, he asks mine and it's great to have a person like him who has some of those beliefs.
"I think he would like to go down that road - but that's up to him.
"He's been in the game for such a long time and he has so much to offer that it would be a shame for someone of his calibre to filter out of football.
"He would be a fantastic asset to goalkeepers in this country if he was to be a coach."
Daniels, who has yet to make a first-team appearance for Albion, has conceded just seven goals in 11 appearances for the Shrews this term.
And former England and Manchester City stopper Corrigan admits he is keeping a close eye on the former Manchester United youngster, including a visit to the New Meadow today to see Paul Simpson's men take on Port Vale (ko 3pm).
"When I was at Manchester City I went on loan to Shrewsbury under Harry Gregg and it's a great little club to play for," Corrigan added.
"My wife comes from Shrewsbury, my in-laws still live there and at the little pub I go to, they are fanatical Shrewsbury Town supporters.
"Every time I go there I get my ear bent about what a good goalkeeper Luke is.
"I'm pleased for him and, touch wood, it'll keep going for him.
"But he's progressed beyond belief this season.
"He's big, he's strong, he's confident and we wanted him to go out on loan because that's the only way you'll learn your trade, by playing where it means something.
"I'll be watching him today."
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