Nathan Jones said Albion’s attitude was spot-on at Port Vale today.

Seagulls battled to a 3-1 win in testing conditions at the League One ground.

Jones felt the pitch held up well after taking a pre-match soaking.

And he was delighted with how the Seagulls responded.

Albion’s assistant head coach said: “It was a difficult cup tie – a good cup tie in fact – and I think we are very pleased with the attitude, very pleased with the performance and, more than anything, very pleased with the result.”

Albion went with a relatively young side today.

Jones added: “We believe in the players we have. They are in the squad for a reason.”

Albion will stay at the FA’s national football centre at St George’s Park before heading to East Lancs for their league game at Burnley on Tuesday.