by James Beadle was announced that he was facing a fight for a starting place in the championship this season.
Albion fans will keep an eye on the second goalkeeper situation, as Beadle and Carl Rushworth show what they can do.
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Rushworth signed for Coventry City for an annual loan while Beadle is in Birmingham City.
Ryan Allsop was number 1 in Birmingham last season and stays on board.
Neither he nor Beadle gave the number 1 squad.
The blues boss Chris Davies said: “I had this last year with Bailey (Peacock-Farrell). I signed two goalkeepers and none of them had the number one shirt, for the reason that they both were the number.
“There was a competition there, Bailey started in the goal, Ryan held the shirt and he didn’t let go.
“James is a really talented young goalkeeper. He had great success in the euro with England and knows what form Ryan was last year and what fantastic effects he has.
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“He wants to come and earn the shirt. He wanted to do that.
“We know that he can make great parades and he has a really shiny future in front of him, so I was really pleased to bring it in and it is up to them to earn this shirt.”
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After a frustrating time in Hull City, Rushworth will search for a regular season in Hull City in the first half of the last season after a frustrating time.
Sky Blues head coach Frank Lampard said: “He is a very talented goalkeeper with quality in every aspect of his game.
“His character and experience will be a great addition to our group, and I look forward to developing him next to and.”
