Manager Tony Pulis praised Darren Fletcher 's growing influence at West Brom after they moved clear of trouble . The Baggies beat Stoke 1-0 on Saturday and are eight points above the Barclays Premier League relegation zone . It was their fourth straight home win in all competitions and Pulis believes 31-year-old midfielder Fletcher , who joined from Manchester United in January , has been key to that success . Darren Fletcher is tackled by Victor Moses during the match between West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City . Fletcher talks to referee Michael Oliver ( right ) during the clash at The Hawthorns . West Brom boss Tony Pulis has praised the growing influence of his captain Fletcher . 'He 's been a fantastic signing . He 's a tremendous lad , his enthusiasm and energy levels are top class , ' Pulis said . 'He looks as sprightly as any 20 year old . He and ( James ) Morrison dominated the midfield . They 've played together for Scotland and a lot of good stuff came from those two . ' Brown Ideye scored his seventh goal of the season as the Baggies won their seventh game out of 13 under Pulis . Brown Ideye scores the opening goal during the match between West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City . Fletcher ( left ) celebrates with team-mates Craig Gardner ( centre ) and Ideye ( right ) after the goal . 'We looked a good team , ' said the Baggies boss . 'The one thing you have to do is make your home a fortress . The crowd was fantastic . The Stoke fans were good and our supporters rose to that and were fantastic . 'That win was for the fans . '
Tony Pulis heaps praise on West Brom captain Darren Fletcher . Brown Ideye scores as Baggies beat Stoke 1-0 on Saturday . West Brom now eight points clear of the relegation zone .