Evan Ferguson equals Wayne Rooney's Premier League milestone, but now wants to surpass it

Ferguson also had words of encouragement for another Irish goalscorer, Carrigaline-born Mark O’Mahony.

ANOTHER MILESTONE: Brighton and Hove Albion's Evan Ferguson celebrates scoring the opening goal at the weekend. Photo credit: Steven Paston/PA Wire.

Brighton and Ireland striker Evan Ferguson reached another milestone on Sunday, becoming the first teenager since Wayne Rooney to score ten Premier League goals in a calendar year in the Seagulls’ 1-1 draw against Fulham at the American Express Stadium.

The 19-year-old forward’s low left-foot shot past Bernd Leno after 26 minutes put him in good company alongside England’s all-time top scorer, who hit Premier League nets 11 times for Manchester United in 2005 before turning 20 on October 24.