Shane Duffy admits he deserved to be dropped for Brighton's loss to Manchester City.

Albion boss Graham Potter has Duffy, Dan Burn, Adam Webster and Leon Balogun competing for a place alongside skipper Lewis Dunk.

Duffy said: "Webby is a good player and Dan has been brilliant so I understood it.

"I probably didn't perform to where their levels are this year so it's one of them – a kick up the a… and get back at it.

"It's not about me, it's about this team and this club and I got behind the lads.

"I felt I am good enough to get back in the team so keep pushing and the manager has been good with me."