Albion prospect Jake Robinson admitted today manager Mark McGhee was right to keep him waiting for another first team start.

Fans have been clamouring for the 18-year-old striker to be involved in Seagulls' Championship campaign from the kick-off.

Robinson, promoted from the bench to the starting line-up in Albion's last three League matches, followed up his goal as a substitute in the Carling Cup at Shrewsbury last week with the opener in yesterday's 2-0 home win over Plymouth.

"I am sure the manager knows what he is doing," said the teenager from Newhaven. "He has done a great job already at the club. He has got a good record of bringing young players through, so I trust that he is making the right decisions for me.

"I've heard a lot of fans want me to play but I will play at the right time. It's happened this season and I've done all right so far."

Robinson's early goal, his first at Withdean in the League, and a long-range effort straight after half-time by stand-in skipper Richard Carpenter gave Albion their first win of the season.

McGhee said: "Jake was terrific. His movement getting in behind people was fantastic. He's been showing that sort of form in a couple of reserve games.

"That's why we put him in because we needed that. He's earned his place in the team and he's kept his place well."

McGhee is still hoping to strengthen his squad before Wednesday's transfer deadline.