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Murray backing Pedro for Brighton success

Former Brighton striker Glenn Murray is convinced of big things from Joao Pedro.

Murray played with Pedro at Watford.

He said: “He was skinny but he just had something extra special. You couldn't get the ball off him.

“And then his footwork and the way he could manipulate the ball, I was like, 'Wow this kid is the real deal'.

“We have got a really good South America contingent so it is a bit of a home away from home.

“As far as Joao is concerned, I really feel he could be Brazil's No.9 in the future.

“He can only get better and that was only a glimpse of what he can do."

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