No goal but Evan Ferguson showcases what he's all about in rout of Hammers

His 83 minutes on the pitch showcased his qualities even on a day when chances did not fall his way. He gave the West Ham defenders a relentless examination

STRENGTH: Evan Ferguson of Brighton & Hove Albion is put under pressure by Angelo Ogbonna of West Ham United. Pic: Steve Bardens/Getty Images

So, Evan Ferguson, what’s better: scoring a goal but not winning, or winning but not scoring? The mischievous grin on the 18-year-old’s face gave it away: the answer would be the wrong one, but a true striker’s reply. “I think scoring a goal!” 

The Brighton and Ireland forward quickly corrected himself and added: “No, obviously the win today and three points,” and in truth, the confident young man standing in the Amex Stadium players’ tunnel on Saturday did not appear at all displeased that he had not scored against West Ham United.