Kane Smith could be heading to West Brom from Hitchin

West Bromwich Albion have joined Crystal Palace in showing interest in Kane Smith, one of the hottest properties in non-league football.

The 19-year-old Hitchin Town wing-back has already had two trials with Palace's U21s.

And now Albion have approached the Evo-Stik Southern League Premier side to invite the highly-rated youngster, who is a former member of Luton Town's academy, to a trial at The Hawthorns.

Speaking to the Hertfordshire Mercury, Hitchin boss Mark Burke said: "The Crystal Palace U21 manager is keen to sign him. But it [the deal] needs to go through the hierarchy.

"West Brom have now officially approached us. It's possible he will go to The Hawthorns. He will talk to them."