Saido Berahino has credited Tony Pulis for instilling a team ethic at West Bromwich Albion since taking over manager.
The Baggies beat Hull City 1-0 on Saturday in Pulis's first Premier League game since in charge, and Berahino explained how the new boss has changed things at The Hawthorns.
The Albion striker told Sky Sports News: "It's very important [to defend well]. In the past we've conceded soft goals and one of [Pulis's] key things he's brought into the team is to make sure we work hard and defend as a team. We have done that today and I'm happy with the three points.
"He's just got us playing as a team you know. He's trying to get us all to mix together and even the boys on the bench have played their part. We're becoming a solid team and we've got to carry on.
"The fans have been brilliant again today and they've had a tough season so far but they've got to be patient because we're trying to play under a new regime."
Victory over their fellow strugglers has taken West Brom to 14th in the division.
