Former Brighton midfielder Paul Reid is happy seeing two Aussies making waves with the Seagulls.

Aaron Mooy and Mat Ryan are both first-choices for Brighton this season.

And ex-Australia international Reid told the club's website: "It is always great to see Aussies doing well and being major contributors overseas, especially in the top leagues in Europe. We don't have enough Socceroos in the best leagues, which happened ten to 15 years ago when we got out of the group stages at the World Cup.

"To compete at the highest level in international tournaments you need your best players playing at the highest possible level. Now that I am at Sydney FC, I am hoping to be able to recommend some Aussies to clubs like the Albion."