West Brom boss Alan Irvine declared that his rising star Saido Berahino will not be sold this month.

Berahino scored both West Brom goals in the season-opening which held Sunderland into a 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Saturday. The 21-year-old striker established a reputation as he scored nine goals last season. In regard to this, Irvine is on full confidence that the club will not sell him, or at least consider.

"I think everybody should know about him already, but I can't see any way this club would be in letting Saido go. You can't let top young English talented players go." Irvine said.

"It could be a very big season for him. He is a terrific lad, he is very talented and he works very hard at his game. He is a pleasure to work with.

"He has got a love for football and with the talent and professional attitude he has got, I think he could be a very good player for this season and beyond."

Irvine said that the first game of the season is very special to them for they have spent a long time working hard for it. And doing it in the Premier League made it more special for him. He added that the actual occasion in the Premier League is just the same to a big game elsewhere.

Irvine said of the Nigerian: "He's been with us for a week. He is in good condition physically but I think it would be a big ask for him, physically and in understanding what we need him to do.

"He is still getting to know the names of everyone. It is asking a lot to throw someone into a Premier League game at that point."