Jonathan Greening is not taking the West Brom captaincy for granted despite being the first Albion skipper to lift a league title in 88 years.

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The former Manchester United midfielder was the only player at the club to start all 46 games as the Baggies clinched the Championship crown last season.

Greening revelled in the role as captain, but acknowledges he may have to hand over the mantle to a new face as manager Tony Mowbray attempts to build a team capable of surviving in the Premier League.

"I am not guaranteed to be captain next year. It depends on who the manager brings in," Greening told the club's official website. "If I am captain, it will be great. If not, it won't be a problem because I'll still be working under a great guy who I believe in.

"It would be brilliant to be captain again but I know the gaffer has got big plans for the club. If he brings in big players and sees fit that someone else can do a good job, then that's fine.

"I don't mind taking the vice captain's armband as long as I'm still playing, enjoying it and everyone is working hard for each other."