Brighton boss Chris Hughton has defended his players against accusations they've given up.

Former Seagulls defender Martin Keown accused Brighton of lacking effort during their recent run of poor form.

Asked whether he agreed with the comments of former Arsenal and England defender Keown, Albion boss Hughton said: "No, I certainly wouldn't. As with all pundits it's their job and responsibility to say what they think, but certainly no.

"And I don't think anybody could accuse a group of players at Wolves on Saturday of it not meaning enough or downing tools. Absolutely that's not the case.

"We are a team of our level playing in the Premier League and up until probably the last month or so we've been in a decent enough position in the league.

"Probably our poorest period came at the worst time. But that happens when you're playing in a division as difficult as this division and when you are the level of club that we are.

"We have to find formulas and pull out results to get the points that we need."