Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi hails 'special striker' Evan Ferguson

The 18-year-old forward also spoke about the prospect of playing for Ireland against France after bagging a brace on Sunday.

EVAN ALMIGHTY: Brighton's Evan Ferguson, right, celebrates with Kaoru Mitoma after scoring his side's second goal during the English FA Cup quarterfinals soccer match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Grimsby Town at the AMEX Stadium in Brighton, England, Sunday, March 19, 2023. (AP Photo/David Cliff)

Brighton and Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi has hailed Evan Ferguson as a 'special striker' and has backed the young forward to keep improving.

The 18-year-old front man netted a brace in Brighton's convincing 5-0 victory against Grimsby Town on Sunday afternoon which has booked a Wembley date with Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-final.