Brighton boss Graham Potter appreciates the foundations built by predecessor Chris Hughton.

Potter acknowledged his good fortune as he assessed Albion's Premier League journey so far on his first day meeting the players at the Lancing training complex after the summer break.

He told The Argus: "I have inherited what seems to be a really good group and a really good football club.

"I think that's testament to Chris and the quality of leadership that he brought.

"I think they've done fantastic if you look at it from the outside, promotion from the Championship and then kept in the Premier League for two years. It's not easy to do.

"As a coach I know how difficult it is and I am full of respect for the job Chris has done. I am just lucky that I've inherited I think a good foundation, a good set of circumstances to work from.

"I'm not coming in trying to be better or worse than anybody else. I've got my own personality, my own way."