Former Valencia star Vicente Rodriguez dazzled for Brighton in their crucial win over Derby County.

Vicente helped set up goals for Inigo Calderon and Ashley Barnes as the Seagulls moved up to fourth place in the npower Championship standings with a 2-0 home victory over Derby.

Brighton boss Gus Poyet said: "Vicente has started in the last two games and he's getting fitter.

"I want him to play but I don't want to lose him - we want to keep him fit and if we do that we've got a great chance.

"Imagine if he had been fit for the whole season. Had he been, we could be 10 or 15 points better off."

Vicente almost capped a stunning display with a goal eight minutes from time when he fired against the bar following a dazzling run.

Poyet added: "The run and shot were unbelievable. Vicente is the best and we know that. He can go past people and make us win games."