Brighton defender Lewis Dunk says manager Chris Hughton is among the best in the country.

Dunk praised Hughton's management style and explained the ways in which he has helped him to improve since arriving on the south coast in 2014.

He said, “I've had a few managers at this club, and he's definitely up there with the best I've had in my career.

“It's massive to have him at the club. He's been massive for my development, I think I've come on leaps and bounds since he's been in charge. I've become more and more consistent and he's calmed me down as a player.

“A few years ago I was getting a lot of bookings and I've calmed down recently. That's probably down to talking to and learning off him, because he was a defender too.

“He's taken this club to the next level after it had had been trying to reach the Premier League for a long time. For him to actually do it is a great achievement for the club and the whole city. It's a massive credit to him."