Albion defender Ben White has signed a new three-year contract after impressing on loan at Newport County.

White has played 47 times for Newport and enjoyed an FA Cup run which saw them beat Leeds and draw with Tottenham.

The 20-year-old centre-back came through Albion’s academy and played in two EFL Cup ties for the Seagulls last season.

Albion boss Chris Hughton said: “I’m delighted for Ben and he is another example of a young player that has worked very hard to develop his game over the last couple of years.

“We have closely monitored his progress at Newport County and it is very pleasing to see him adapt so well to a very competitive standard of football in League Two.”