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Evan Ferguson: Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi says teenage Republic striker is 'unique'

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Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi has described Evan Ferguson as "unique" after the teenage Republic of Ireland striker's latest goal for the club.

Ferguson, 18, scored the goal that sent the Seagulls through to the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 away win over Championship side Stoke City.

It was his fifth goal of the season and a fourth in nine appearances.

"He is unique for us in terms of quality, in terms of characteristic," De Zerbi said after Tuesday's game.

"He knows very well the way to score. I think he can and he has to improve, in the quality of play, in ball possession, to keep the ball better.