West Brom captain Jed Wallace gives player of the match award to nine-year-old birthday boy Finlay in heartwarming gesture after 2-0 win over Ipswich

West Brom captain Jed Wallace gave player of the match award to a youngster
Wallace gave the award to nine-year-old Finlay after the victory over Ipswich
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West Brom captain Jed Wallace gave his player of the match award to young fan Finlay in a heartwarming gesture on Saturday.

Wallace was deemed to be the standout performer as West Brom won 2-0 at home to high-flying Ipswich in the Championship.

After the game Wallace was interviewed on Sky Sports alongside his team-mate Darnell Furlong.

Furlong explained that Finlay, who is his teacher’s son, was celebrating his ninth birthday and was on hand to present Wallace with the award.

Wallace then said to Finlay that he could keep the award as a birthday present.

West Brom captain Jed Wallace gave his player of the match award to nine-year-old Finlay

Nine-year-old Finlay was celebrating his birthday and is the son of Darnell Furlong’s teacher

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Furlong opened the scoring for West Brom against Ipswich as he found the net in the fifth minute.

West Brom’s second goal came early in the second half, with Grady Diangana scoring.

Following the win West Brom are in fifth place in the Championship having taken 29 points from 17 games.

Ipswich, meanwhile, are second and are three points behind leaders Leicester.

Wallace joined West Brom on a free transfer in 2022 following his departure from Millwall.

As well as Furlong, Grady Diangana also scored for West Brom in their win against Ipswich

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West Brom's Wallace gives player of the match award to nine-year-old