ROY HODGSON believes West Brom have the “discipline, organisation and guts” needed alongside their other qualities to survive in the Premier League.
The Baggies achieved their first win under Hodgson when they triumphed 3-1 at fellow strugglers Birmingham.
Goals from Youssouf Mulumbu, James Morrison and Paul Scharner sealed victory for Albion, who have collected five points from three games under Hodgson.
West Brom have shown throughout the campaign that they are a potent attacking threat and leading scorer Peter Odemwingie tormented the City defence during the second half.
But Hodgson is aware that skill alone will not be enough to keep West Brom in the top flight and there has been more steel about their play in recent games.
He said: “There is a lot of quality in the squad and what we need is discipline, organisation and guts.
“Unfortunately, quality alone at this level won’t keep you up. You’ve got to have the other characteristics which the top teams also show.”
