Brighton hero Peter Ward believes Lewis Dunk is capable of being an England regular.

Ward managed one cap with England in a friendly against Australia.

He told The Argus: “I was there at Wembley for that game against the United States.

“He started off a bit shaky but I thought he did well and he does deserve another cap, definitely.

“He is playing well, he is a leader. He gets stuck in and he is relentless."

Asked what his message to Dunk would be as he hopes to add that second cap, Ward said: “Don't worry about it. It will come, definitely."