West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis says naming Darren Fletcher is no reflection on Chris Brunt.

Fletcher only joined from Manchester United last week.

"Brunty was asked to be captain a while back I think and he took it," Pulis said before Swansea's league visit to The Hawthorns on Wednesday.

"I don't think he has ever said he wanted to be captain or anything like that. He was asked and he took it.

"I think Darren has come into the football club and he's got a bit of stature about himself.

"The other players have responded very well to him.

"I always had it in my mind that it (the signing of Fletcher) wouldn't be just about him playing, it would be his influence, the way he trains, the way he works, the way he lives his life.

"He is a wonderful character and hopefully that will rub off on other people."