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Brentford captain Jansson proud to be back for Brighton draw

Brentford captain Pontus Jansson says they can be happy after their 3-3 draw with Brighton.

The Bees were pulled back three times during the game.

Goalscorer Jansson, after his first game since October, later said: "To lead the boys out was something I've been waiting for, something I've been fighting hard for in the gym over the last five or six months, so I'm very happy and very proud to be back.

“I can't wait for the next game."

He added: “It felt like a boxing game! It was a tough 90 minutes against a very good team and we got a point, which we probably take before the game.

“It felt like a boxing game! It was a tough 90 minutes against a very good team and we got a point, which we probably take before the game"

“But, of course, when you lead three times, it would've been even better to get three.

“You can't necessarily say it was a solid performance when they had around 30 shots but, in the second half, we were 3-2 up and I think we controlled it quite well.

“We gave away some half-chances, shots from outside the area, which sometimes you have to against a good opponent like Brighton.

“And, before the 3-3 goal, we also felt dangerous on counter attacks and in our high pressure when we pressed. We created some half-chances as well."

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