There was a playful moment involving Julio Enciso during Albion's celebrations after their draw with Manchester City.

It came when Danny Welbeck picked him up and span him around a few times before leaving him dizzy on the ground.

It could have been a dad playing with his son at the park.

 

Enciso left behind an on-field father figure when he departed Libertad of Paraguay.

But the 19-year-old is being looked after by various more senior colleagues in the Albion changing room.

Enciso says his goal which stunned the Premier League champions was extra special.

But he believes there is a lot more to come as he aims to be a “great player”.

His first goal at the Amex was a stunner which secured the 1-1 draw with City and guaranteed Europa League qualification.

It is expected to feature in the Match Of The Day goal of the season short-list to be broadcast this weekend.

Four-goal Enciso, 19, also scored a beauty at Chelsea to grab a 2-1 win but says this one was better.

He said: “Firstly I wanted to get it on target. I saw a space and thanks to God it went on.

“Against Chelsea I got one similar but I thought this goal was better because it was in front of our people, in our stadium and it was an important point so it was incredible.

“I always set targets, as do the group, and I’m happy we reached them.”

Enciso took to social media after the 3-1 win over Southampton admitting his disappointment at his own performance.

But he bounced back in style against City.

He told The Argus: “I wasn’t very happy because every game you want to play your best.

“I didn’t do it in the best way but today I was able to score the goal.

“Of course every game is different. Today we played well and I am happy for the group and I’m really happy with my colleagues."

Enciso has been on board since last summer and said he always felt Albion could target Europe.

He added: "Of course. We have extraordinary players so why not?

"We are fulfilling this dream. For now we think of our final match and then prepare next season.

"I think I am still improving every day with my colleagues.

"I have top team-mates like the captain Lewis Dunk, Alexis Mac Allister, my South American colleagues and every day I learn from them.

"Danny Welbeck. We all know what he can do."

Welbeck, while a few years younger than veteran Oscar Cardozo, might play a similar role to the ex-Benfica striker who guided Enciso through at Libertad.

"Cardozo was ‘my dad’ in Paraguay," Enciso said with a laugh.

Whenever he is interviewed, he refers at regular intervals to his actual parents and to God as important guiding figures.

He said: "It was always difficult. I’ve already said it was hard to come to a new country, new language. I keep learning.

"It is difficult, obviously, but not impossible.

"I have lots of desire to keep working hard, keep learning to be a great player one day."

Was there a turning point for him? Maybe the goal at Bournemouth?

Or perhaps an appearance off the bench a few days before that against Brentford when he suddenly looked more robust, a bit more mature as he rode tackles and battled with defenders?

Enciso cannot pinpoint one breakthrough game or moment but he can identify a reason for his progress in recent weeks.

He said: "My colleagues have helped a lot.

"This support you need because sometimes things can go badly.

"They are the one who talk to me, who motivate me, who keep me working hard. I am very happy."