Former Brighton boss Chris Hughton admits he's eager to return to Premier League management.

Hughton was sacked by the Seagulls at the end of last season.

“I do want to get back in at the highest level that I can," he told the Mirror, “but I'm using my time out well and very much making the most of it.

“I'm in the fortunate position, I'm not a first-time manager or second time manager that is worried about where the next job is coming from and it's a very precarious profession that we're in.

“So, I'm all through all of that. I supposed I would be seen as a more experienced manager now, so I think that takes a little bit of pressure off."