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West Brom 1-2 Slavia Prague: James McClean scores but the Baggies fall to a pre-season defeat in Austria

James McClean's opener could not prevent West Brom from losing 2-1 to Slavia Prague in their first pre-season friendly.

McClean latched onto a through ball from Matt Phillips before rounding Slavia goalkeeper Jan Lastuvka and tucking home.

But the Baggies conceded twice in the second half as Slavia came from a goal down to secure victory in Kumberg, Austria.

James McClean scored West Brom's opener against Slavia Prague in Kumberg, Austria
James McClean scored West Brom's opener against Slavia Prague in Kumberg, Austria

Tony Pulis named a strong starting XI for the match, featuring key players Ben Foster, captain Jonny Evans, McClean and Salomon Rondon.