West Bromwich Albion secured a convincing victory over Rotherham United in their first EFL Cup win in four years, highlighted by a standout performance from new signing Jimmy-Jay Morgan. The 20-year-old striker, who joined West Brom on a free transfer from Chelsea in June, scored twice on his debut, earning praise from manager James Morrison.

Morrison expressed satisfaction with Morgan’s impact but emphasized the need for continued development. “We can see his qualities and he is only going to get better,” Morrison said. Alongside Morgan, fellow newcomers Harry Whitwell and Felix Horn Myhre also found the net, contributing to the Baggies’ commanding display.

Rotherham managed a late consolation goal through Fabio Tavares in the 87th minute, but their manager Alex Bruce acknowledged the challenge posed by West Brom’s level of play. “Thankfully, we will not be coming up against that level of opposition every week,” Bruce commented, reflecting on the gap in quality encountered during the match.

The result marked an important step for West Brom as they look to build momentum under Morrison’s leadership, particularly after ending a four-year drought in this cup competition. For Rotherham, the defeat underlined areas for improvement as they prepare for the challenges of the upcoming season.