Former England strikers Gary Lineker and Ian Wright have sung the praises of Evan Ferguson after his hat-trick for Brighton.

The 18 year-old Irishman struck his treble in victory over Newcastle yesterday.

Lineker said: “Eighteen years old, I think he could be a little special."

He later added: “I don't want to get carried away but I see a hint of Haaland about him."

Wright also said: “He has got everything. Great movement, fantastic first touch, he takes up great positions.

“He is only going to get better."