West Bromwich Albion manager Roy Hodgson has said that his side will improve now that the international break is over.

The Baggies have had a number of players on international duty since the start of the season.

However, Hodgson believes that the squad can now stabilise itself for the campaign ahead.

"I think we'll get better," he told the club's official website. "Twenty-seven games is an awful lot of games to be played - and they are going to come without breaks now.

"The first part of the season is always spasmodic - before you even kick off you've got international games.

"Some teams have midweek games as well in the Champions League, Europa League and League Cup. So, I think our team will get better."

The Midlands club, who are currently 13th in the Premier League table, take on Bolton Wanderers in the Premier League this weekend.