Brighton planning 'step-by-step' return to action for Evan Ferguson as Ireland's meeting with England looms 

Striker Ferguson had to sit out his side's 2-1 victory over Manchester United today, and didn't make the bench despite returning to training following an ankle injury.

RETURN CLOSE: Arsenal's Declan Rice (left) and Brighton and Hove Albion's Evan Ferguson battle for the ball. Pic: Nick Potts/PA Wire

Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler says Evan Ferguson is getting closer to a return from injury - providing a glimmer of hope that he could be available for the Republic of Ireland's Nations League clash against England on 7 September.

Striker Ferguson had to sit out his side's 2-1 victory over Manchester United, and didn't make the bench despite returning to training following an ankle injury.