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West Brom fans have taken to Twitter to heap praise on young Rekeem Harper, after the midfielder bossed the middle of the park in the 2-0 win over Aston Villa.

The 18-year-old's performance helped keep the Baggies within touching distance of the automatic promotion positions, just four points from second and six points off the summit.

Harper was playing alongside veteran Gareth Barry in the midfield at Villa Park and showed composure and guile beyond his years, on what was just his fifth Championship start for Darren Moore's side.

The Baggies will be keen to tie the teenager down to a new contract, as Harper's current deal expires in the summer.

With performances like the one against the Villans on Saturday, West Brom must get that tied up soon before other sides start taking an interest in their precocious talent.

Let's see how the Baggies supporters reacted on Twitter after the 6 foot midfielder played a starring role in yet another win...