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Baggies' boss Bryan Robson is keen to land the 24-year-old, and Kirkland's former Coventry mentor Steve Ogrizovic believes he will be a big success.

Ogrizovic said: "I've no doubt that he can get right back to the top.

"I have no doubt that Chris will play for England and he would be great for West Brom. He has a long career ahead."

Kirkland looked destined to have a major role with his country after a �6m move to Anfield three years ago but he has been dogged by injuries.

Now the emergence of Scott Carson - signed from Leeds during the January transfer window - has put further pressure on his place on Merseyside and in terms of his England aspirations.

And with Jerzy Dudek still at Anfield and Villareal keeper Jose Reina set to arrive this summer, Kirkland's Anfield career looks over.

But Ogrizovic is convinced a move to The Hawthorns could provide the catalyst for an upturn in Kirkland's fortunes.

He said: "Chris would be a major asset to West Brom next season and I know he would become a real favourite with the fans.

"The last few years have hardly been ideal for Chris but he has stayed strong. He has had to ensure the label 'injury prone' but all he needs is a season of first team football to prove to everyone once more just what he is capable of."

If Kirkland does move to Albion, he would be reunited with Joe Corrigan who worked with him as a goalkeeping coach at Liverpool.