Adam Lallana has welcomed England teammate Danny Welbeck to Brighton.
Lallana admits he helped play a role in convincing Welbeck to join the club as a free agent following his Watford release, with the striker in line to make his debut against West Bromwich Albion on Monday.
"We were speaking and it got to a point where I felt I couldn't message him any more … but it all came from a good place," he said.
"I just thought it would be the perfect setup for Welbz.
"Meeting new people and forming new relationships with teammates, with colleagues is so refreshing and something I think I needed. It's been absolutely fantastic."