West Bromwich Albion had been forced to wait around for their next Championship venture following three straight victories but showed no signs of rust as they dispatched Sunderland on Monday.

It was not the cleanest of performances but brings them to within just eight points of the playoff spots.

However, one of the few detractors of the results was the personal display of Jayson Molumby in midfield.

Deployed alongside Okay Yokuslu, the Irish ace was expected to be the hard-working foil to his Turkish teammate's defensive steel.

However, he endured a torrid day at the Stadium of Light, recording a 6.4 rating in a game where he only managed 39 touches and would lose two of the three duels he competed in via Sofascore.

This performance could be the catalyst to allow an academy graduate some game time in the near future, with Quevin Castro knocking on the door with his displays at Notts County.

What the World Cup break will have afforded the Baggies was a much-needed rest, and to watch some of the world’s best footballers battle it out on the biggest stage.

It seems like it has been a tournament which has seen the older players star, with Lionel Messi leading his side to the final once again.

However, as always Luka Modric has garnered praise for taking his Croatia team to another semi-final despite their defeat at the hands of Argentina.

With the latter, Castro’s profile actually draws similarities that could spur Carlos Corberan into action.

Described as a “midfield runner” by Kevin Campbell, the 21-year-old has seemingly found his goalscoring touch of late, with back-to-back strikes bringing his tally for the campaign up to four.

Boasting an eye for goal, the ability to create for others, and the work rate to blend it all together, these attributes could well be describing the 37-year-old hero.

In Qatar, the midfield maestro was averaging a phenomenal 7.25 rating, having created two big chances alongside 1.0 key passes per game per Sofascore.

As he has aged, his style has adapted to his increased physical demands. As such, his influence on the game is often limited to offering a relentless metronome-like presence in midfield.

Whilst Castro currently operates further up the pitch, it is clear he boasts the skillset to follow a similar path to Croatia’s captain with regard to his ever-changing technique.

With competition for places in the Baggies midfield fierce, this loanee will have to maintain this blistering form to return to his parent club and assume the Modric-esque role.