Alan Pardew hails 'professional' West Bromwich Albion victory over Exeter City

West Bromwich Albion manager Alan Pardew has hailed his side's "professional" attitude after the Baggies secured a 2-0 win over Exeter City in the FA Cup.

West Brom's win - their first since August - saw them progress safely to the fourth round of the cup competition, with Pardew's side now in the hat for Monday evening's draw.

Salomon Rondon opened the scoring early for the visitors, before Jay Rodriguez added a scrappy second midway through the first half.

"It was a professional display," Pardew told reporters. "We were good in the first half and should have had more goals.

"Exeter had a good old go in the second half and we defended well. At both ends the display was good. It was a great attitude on a sticky, horrible pitch.

"The team has functioned well and I didn't want to lose that rhythm by changing players. Of course the first win is important to us as it's been so long since we've won a game. We've won here and now we have to try and win at home."

West Brom return to action against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League next weekend.