'Watch party for me at home' - Brighton teen introduces himself to the world - with family watching at home

Joao Pedro's second-half penalty in the Greek capital secured Albion's progress into the knockout stages of the competition on an historic night on Thursday.

A total of 1,600 Brighton fans were in the away end at Agia Sophia Stadium but, unfortunately for Seagulls academy product and Worthing-born Hinshelwood, his family couldn't attend. Although they may have been there in spirit.

Hinshelwood told TNT Sports said: “They were looking at flights last night but unfortunately they couldn't make it. But no doubt there would have been a watch party for me at home for me. I am sure they were all buzzing.

"It [the game] was tough. They [AEK fans] make some noise out there, it feels like a cauldron. But we dug in and got the result. It's massive for the club."

Head coach Roberto De Zerbi praised Hinshelwood for his performance at left-back, despite being a midfielder.

And captain Lewis Dunk was equally proud of the 18-year-old, who he backed to have a ‘massive’ future in the game.