'I'm proud to call him my skipper'

Brighton forward Danny Welbeck was quick to highlight the influence of captain Lewis Dunk after Sunday's 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.

The defender has long been central to Brighton's identity, but Welbeck suggested his impact is still underestimated outside the club.

"He was incredible," Welbeck told BBC Radio Sussex. "Sometimes it goes amiss from spectators watching the game how good Lewis Dunk. What he brings to Brighton, what he brings to the team and his performance levels - a lot of his stuff goes under the radar.

"He is an incredible leader. He does it through his performances on the pitch, how he's in training every single day and his character around the place.

"He makes everybody feel comfortable. He brings that comfort on to the pitch as well for the players around him. I'm proud to call him my skipper."

Welbeck also reached a major personal milestone at the City Ground, marking his 500th club appearance.

Reflecting on the achievement, he said: "It's a special moment for me. But it's something you don't really take on until you're finished and look back.

"At the moment, I am pleased to get the win. It's nice to hear you've got 500 club appearances - but on to the next one."

Hear more from Welbeck on BBC Sounds

And also listen to an interview with Maxime de Cuyper reflecting on the win at Forest