Lewis Dunk is the one-club-man legend who probably has to pinch himself when he sees the transformation at Brighton.
Dunk, 31, captains a team with a World Cup winner, eight teammates played for their nations in Qatar and they have a new manager ready to take them to the next level. Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi masterminded the 3-0 win over Liverpool earlier this month and they will be looking to repeat one of the club’s best ever days in the FA Cup on Sunday.
Alexis Mac Allister was a hero in Argentina’s World Cup success and his return has coincided with a brilliant run of form which has pushed them up into the European places. Dunk says Italian boss De Zerbi is pushing the players with his methods - and his message is getting through and having a major impact.