KYLE Howkins has joined Port Vale on loan for the remainder of the 2017/18 campaign.
The 21-year-old defender, who is a product of Albion's academy, scored in Monday's Premier League 2 win over Fulham at the Palm Training Ground.
The Valiants are 18th in Sky Bet League Two with 16 games remaining.
Howkins, who is contracted to the Baggies until the summer of 2019, made 20 appearances on loan at Mansfield Town last season.