'It's another milestone in the history of this club'

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has hailed European qualification as another significant milestone in the history of the club.

Despite the disappointment of ending the season with a 3-0 home defeat by Manchester United, Brentford's failure to win at Liverpool meant Brighton were able to reach the UEFA Conference League, even though Sunderland leapfrogged them on the final day.

It will mean a club that never played in Europe in its entire history until two seasons ago will get to experience it again next term.

The Brighton fans quickly shrugged off the disappointment of their team's performance against Manchester United to celebrate the achievement.

And Hurzeler also feels it is something to take immense satisfaction from.

"There are mixed feelings because on the one side, it was the worst timing for that kind of performance," he said.

"But on the other, it is the second time now we are in Europe so that's why we should see it more as an achievement.

"It's very important to see where we came from and to see our development in the last years.

"The club always tries to find small steps where we can [to get] the most potential from everyone.

"I see how hard the players have worked for this achievement and that's why I think it's another milestone in the history of this club."