New Brighton technical director Dan Ashworth insists his move from the FA is no "step down".

Despite departing the national team set-up for a team currently battling top-flight relegation, Ashworth dismissed suggestions his new job was a major step down.

"I don't view it like that at all," he said.

"Any team that's trying to stay or get in the Premier League is competing at a top level and a world level.

"International football and club football is different - one's not better or worse than the other, they're just different."