Dale Stephens is ready to make his Premier League debut with Brighton.

Burnley failed with six bids to buy him last summer for their return to the top flight.

Stephens told The Argus: "It will be good to test ourselves against the best players in the country and the world really. I'll make sure I'm ready for the test.

"I don't think it will be easy by any means but I am going into it confident. I feel like I can hold my own.

"I'm excited to get started."