Ashley Barnes hailed a dominant Albion performance after his two goals helped them win 3-1 at Cardiff tonight.

Barnes, who struck from outside the box and added a coolly taken penalty, said: "It's a great start to the season and we just want it to continue.

"They came at us a little bit but I think we dictated the game throughout.

"To get three goals was tremendous from all the lads.

"It was a team performance as usual."

The Seagulls striker had no hesitation in letting fly from well outside the box for the opener.

He added: "I just latched on to a sloppy pass by a defender and shot. If you don't take a shot you don't win."