Nouble has featured for England at Under-17 and Under-19 levels

West Brom have signed West Ham striker Frank Nouble on a month's loan.

The England Under-19 international, 18, is eligible to make his debut on Tuesday evening against Scunthorpe in the Championship.

The Baggies have lost striker Ishmael Miller to an ankle injury and winger Jerome Thomas is serving a four-match ban during a busy month of fixtures.

"Frank is an exciting, young player who I am delighted to welcome to the club," said head coach Roberto di Matteo.

"He can play in any of the three forward positions - down the middle, wide left or wide right - and we hope the next month is a fruitful one for both the club and Frank," the Italian added.

The teenager joined West Ham from Chelsea on a five-year contract last summer, but has recently fallen down the pecking order at Upton Park with the transfer window arrivals of Ilan and Benni McCarthy.

Nouble's 28-day spell at The Hawthorns will also include league fixtures against Cardiff, Bristol City, Derby, QPR and Sheffield Wednesday.

However, he is not available for the FA Cup fifth round tie at Reading having already appeared for the Hammers in this season's competition.

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