ALBION are delighted to introduce our new first-year scholars for the 2018/19 season.
The 16-year-old hot prospects have this summer progressed from schoolboy to scholar and will now be based at the club's Palm Training Ground as they take the next step up in their Academy development towards potential first-team involvement.
Academy manager Mark Harrison said: "The most pleasing thing is that the vast majority are local boys who have been with us a long time.
"There's a strong Albion identity already within the group.
"We look forward to seeing how they make the transition from schoolboy to scholar."
Meet Albion's new first-year scholars...
Josh Griffiths, goalkeeper, from Hereford, has been with Albion's Academy since Under-9s.
Remarl Williams, right-back, from Wolverhampton, represented England and has been with Albion's Academy since Under-11s.
Harry Williams, centre-back, from Kidderminster, represented England and has been with Albion's Academy since Under-12s.
Carrick Hill, centre-back, from Worcester, has been with Albion's Academy since Under-11s.
Lewis Smith, central midfield, from Wolverhampton, has been with Albion's Academy since Under-9s.
Toby King, central midfield, from Essex, recently joined from West Ham United's Academy.
Morgan Rogers, attacking midfielder, from Halesowen, represented England and has been with Albion's Academy since Under-9s.
Finley Thorndike, attacking midfielder, from Alvechurch, has been with Albion's Academy since Under-9s.
Taylor Gardner-Hickman, winger, from Telford, has been with Albion's Academy since Under-9s.
Alex Gilbert, centre-forward, from Sutton Coldfield, has been with Albion's Academy since Under-9s.
Jacob Wakeling, centre-forward, from Bromsgrove, has been with Albion's Academy since Under-13s.
All the very best lads from everyone at West Bromwich Albion!