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Oisin Doherty

'Superstar' Evan Ferguson is 'phenomenal' - Danny Murphy

Evan Ferguson was receiving praise left, right and centre in the BBC studio after his stunning display in Brighton's 5-0 win over Grimsby Town.

The youngster bagged a brace as the Seagulls set up a date with Manchester United in the semi-finals of the FA Cup at the end of April.

With seven goals to his name already this season, Ferguson is becoming one of the hottest young prospects in Europe. Danny Murphy is certainly a fan, and after yesterday's game, he heaped praise on the 18-year-old from Bettystown.

"This kid's a superstar, honestly," said Murphy on BBC.

"He's got great feet as you can see, how he brings that down, the technical ability, he's calm, powerful, plays the role really well.

"You don't see him out wide chasing lost causes. He stays central in there and he's always a target. I can't see a weakness in his game at the moment.

"He is for 18-years-old, the maturity he shows in his game is phenomenal.

"We were chatting beforehand having a debate about what footed he is. I mean that is some talent to have at 18 years old and I think being at Brighton as well, he's probably got the chance more quickly than he would have done if he was at a big club from a young age so the future's bright for him."

Danny Murphy (BBC Sport)

Murphy isn't the only BBC personality that has praised Ferguson this weekend, as Gary Lineker is another who has been massively impressed by the teenager sensation.

Since breaking into the side at the turn of the year, Ferguson has scored seven goals for Brighton in just 15 games.

Having been named in Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland squad, the youngster is expected to play a prominent role in the upcoming games with Latvia and France in the coming seven days.

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