Albion goalkeeper James Beadle is returning to Sheffield Wednesday on loan.

The season-long deal sees the junior England international, 19, rejoin the club he helped avoid relegation from the Championship with some impressive displays last term.

Confirming the deal, Albion technical director David Weir said: “James made a big impression at Sheffield Wednesday last season and enjoyed his loan spell there.

“So this is a good move for him to continue to develop in an environment he knows well. We’ll be monitoring his progress throughout the season and we wish him well.”

Beadle joins veteran Ben Hamer in the Wednesday goalkeeping ranks after the 36-year-old headed to Hillsborough when his Watford contract expired.