Goalkeeper signs new deal as Albion face a summer of decisions
Tom McGill has signed a new deal with Albion.
The Canada goalkeeper, 25, is now under contract until 2027.
He spent the first half of last season on loan at MK Dons, starting 25 games, but was recalled in January.
He was on the bench in the FA Cup with Jason Steele injured and Carl Rushworth cup-tied.
Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler said: 'Tom has been an important part of our goalkeeping team for a long time, and we're pleased to see that continue.
'He gained some valuable experience with MK Dons this season and we're confident that Tom will continue to improve with us.'
McGill received his first call up to the Canada senior squad in March 2023, before being named in his country's 2024 Copa America squad.
Albion have an array of goalkeepers backing up Bart Verbruggen and Steele.
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Carl Rushworth was also recalled from loan in mid-season while Kjell Scherpen has been on loan at Sturm Graz and James Beadle at Sheffield Wednesday.
Killian Cahill has been around the first-team squad with younger options including Steven Hall, brought over from Australia, and Lorenz Ferdinand, who spent time with Havant and Waterlooville recently.
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