Albion’s are giving development squad trials to two young defenders released by major Premier League clubs.

Left-back Ibou Touray and central defender Danny Pappoe, previously with Everton and Chelsea respectively, played for the Seagulls' under-21s yesterday.

The pair started a 3-0 friendly defeat to a strong Japan under-21s side at La Manga.

Chelsea's attacking midfielder George Cole also played as part of a trial.