Mowbray was left scratching his head after the 2-1 defeat at Wigan Athletic over the number of chances that were squandered.

Ishmael Miller gave them the lead but goals from Henri Camara and Emmerson Boyce - with two minutes remaining - turned the match on its head.

The priority for Mowbray is a striker to take the weight off Miller as West Brom have managed only 11 goals in 15 league matches. Mowbray said: "We have probably got to take a few gambles on players who are out of favour at their clubs.

"Maybe we get a young player at one of the major sides in Europe, who can help us finish off the chances we are creating."

Chris Kirkland made a number of superb saves to keep West Brom at bay and bottom of the table but Mowbray added: "The secret is to have clinical finishers who don't give the goalkeeper - even a top goalkeeper like him - a chance."

Mowbray complimented his side on their style and believes they have it in them to get out of trouble.

"It is uncomfortable looking at the table but I enjoy watching my team play, week-in, week-out," he said.

"We have got to keep our standards as high as we can on the training ground and keep believing and trying to improve."