James Ward-Prowse scores two stunners as Southampton claim Brighton draw

James Ward-Prowse netted a brace for Southampton (Gareth Fuller/PA)

James Ward-Prowse produced a pair of stunning strikes as Southampton battled back from two goals down to claim a thrilling 2-2 Premier League draw at mid-table rivals Brighton.

Saints skipper Ward-Prowse expertly curled home the 14th top-flight free-kick goal of his career just before the break before lashing his team level early in the second period.