GRAHAM Dorrans has been rewarded for his rapid progress at The Hawthorns with a new Albion contract.

The Scottish midfielder, who celebrated his 22nd birthday on Tuesday, has put pen to paper on a three-year deal, plus a further year's option in the club's favour.

After shining in a training spell with the Baggies, Dorrans signed from Livingston in July for an initial £100,000.

He has proved to be a bargain buy with a flurry of impressive Barclays Premier League performances in central midfield over the last two months.

His outstanding form was even recognised by his country last week with his first-ever call-up to the Scotland B squad for their international with Northern Ireland.

But the five-times capped Under-21 ace was unable to join up with George Burley's men for the friendly due to the foot injury he is currently nursing.

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