West Bromwich Albion have endured a tough start to life in the Premier League.

The Baggies find themselves winless from their opening three matches, which puts them one place above the relegation zone at this early stage.

Last weekend's exciting 3-3 draw with free-spending Chelsea provided some hope but Slaven Bilic's men went into the break three goals to the good, so it's a case of two points lost rather than one gained.

Slaven Bilic has switched system during the off-season, one that incorporates wing-backs alongside three centre-backs. When deployed, it is vital that there is sufficient balance in the midfield otherwise the side can quickly become overrun.

Having gone up against the likes of James Rodriguez, Youri Tielemans and N'Golo Kante, who have all seemingly come out on top - might it be time to consider who is playing there for Albion?

It's clear to see that a partnership of Romaine Sawyers and Jake Livermore isn't working out. Neither player is averaging above a 6.19 rating per WhoScored with the former performing the worse of the two.

Perhaps the Croatian should look to Sam Field instead.

Speaking to the Express & Star this week, Bilic claimed that the 22-year-old 'has an important role to play' this season and has opted against another loan move away from the Hawthorns.

However, the defensive midfielder, who is capable further up the pitch too, is yet to feature for more than 17 minutes so far this campaign.

Field is no stranger to the Premier League either, former Baggies boss Tony Pulis called on him last time the club was in the big time. He's actually played 21 times at this level, per Transfermarkt.

The unpopular manager even labelled the academy graduate a "fantastic player" and went as far as claiming that "he's as good and as gifted as any footballer I've seen at that age."

Even Gary Megson lauded Field as having a "great future" and now at the age of 22, it's time to see that come to fruition.

Forget Sawyers, it's time for Field to shine.

AND in other news, Albion could land their next Kevin Phillips in £18m monster with "pace to burn"...