West Brom boss Slaven Bilic says his players must toughen up.
A sobering defeat at Fulham on Monday has changed the outlook on the Baggies start to the season with the result seeing the team slump into the relegation zone.
“That is a part of it – it isn't just that but that is a part of it," Bilic said when asked if his team is too nice.
“At Fulham we looked like a team who are good on the ball but who don't want to hurt the opponents.
“As soon as they scored you saw them winning second balls and growing in the game. You saw them quicker, sharper and stronger in the air. We have to be more mature, more streetwise, a little bit dirty. I agree, we are too nice."
