Evan Ferguson

Ferguson (18) scored the winner for Brighton in their 1-0 FA Cup win over Stoke City on Tuesday, bringing his goal tally to 5 goals in all competitions this ...

But for the moment we have to think only of West Ham, because we have the possibility to arrive in Europe." He knows very well the way to score. Kaoru Mitoma ran on to Lewis Dunk’s excellent through-ball and laid a pass of his own to Ferguson, who tapped in.

Brighton & Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi says he has "no doubt" Evan Ferguson has what it takes to continue to make an impact in top-class football after ...

He knows very well the way to score," said De Zerbi. Since scoring his first Premier League goal against Arsenal on New Year's Eve Ferguson has gone on to find the net against a number of teams including Everton and Leicester City. "I think he can and he has to improve, in the quality of play, in ball possession, to keep the ball better.

Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi says Evan Ferguson lives for moments like Tuesday's winner against Stoke in the FA Cup.

He knows very well the way to score. "Ferguson, he lives to score. It was a simple tap-in for Ferguson, his fifth goal of the season, though it came at the end of a fine team move.

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But for the moment we have to think only of West Ham (who Brighton host in the league on Saturday), because we have the possibility to arrive in Europe.” “I think he can and he has to improve, in the quality of play, in ball possession, to keep the ball better. De Zerbi added: “I am pleased with the performance and result. De Zerbi labelled Dunk “an incredible player, incredible guy”, and also had praise for first-time starter Facundo Buonanotte, another 18-year-old, saying of the Argentinian midfielder signed in January: “I think he played a good game. “We deserved to win for sure. It was a fifth goal of the season for the 18-year-old Republic of Ireland international and fourth in his last nine appearances.

The Seagulls return to Premier League action with Saturday's home clash with West Ham.

When we have the shirt of Brighton we want to do everything in a serious way. (It’s) just building from this now going forwards. “We didn’t deserve the results, but we know how football can be, and we want to play a very good game and to win the game.”

Teenager Evan Ferguson scored his fifth senior goal for Brighton & Hove Albion this season after netting the winner in the Seagulls 1-0 win at Stoke City in ...

But he is 18, he is born in 2004, and he will improve for sure, because I know the guy, I know his passion, his attitude, and I have no doubt.” “He knows very well the way to score. De Zerbi says Ferguson has a natural instinct and the Italian has no doubt the youngster will improve other areas of his game over time. I think he can and he has to improve, in the quality of play, in ball possession, to keep the ball better. “He is unique for us in terms of quality, in terms of characteristic,” said the Brighton boss following the 1-0 win against Stoke. The 18-year-old now has five senior goals to his name in 12 appearances and he has started in six of Brighton’s 12 matches since Boxing Day, including all three FA Cup fixtures.

Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi hailed Evan Ferguson as a 'unique' talent after he bagged another goal to send Brighton into the last eight of the FA Cup.

He knows very well the way to score. 'I think he can and he has to improve, in the quality of play, in ball possession, to keep the ball better. It was his fifth goal of the season and fourth in his last nine appearances.

EVAN FERGUSON has been told he needs to improve despite his latest heroics for Brighton.The 18-year-old booked the Seagulls' place in the FA Cup qua.

“But he is 18, he is 2004, and he will improve for sure, because I know the guy, I know his passion, his attitude, and I have no doubt.” De Zerbi said: “I think he can and he has to improve, in the quality of play, in ball possession, to keep the ball better. But Roberto De Zerbi is looking for even more from the Ireland international – and is certain he will get it.