Roberto De Zerbi: Brighton’s Lewis Dunk has been playing through pain barrier

Brighton captain Lewis Dunk is a doubt for the visit of Manchester City (Tim Goode/PA)

Roberto De Zerbi revealed Lewis Dunk has played through the pain barrier to aid Brighton’s European quest as he backed his captain for an England recall.

Seagulls centre-back Dunk has been ever-present in the Premier League this campaign but could begin on the bench against champions Manchester City on Wednesday evening due to ongoing calf and back issues.