Albion defender Ben White has joined Peterborough United’s push for promotion from League One.

White, 21, has signed for Posh on loan until the end of the season.

The promising centre-back has impressed for the under-23s this term having spent last season on loan at Newport County.

He was part of the Albion side which came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at Peterborough in the Checkatrade Trophy this season before converting from the spot as the young Seagulls won a shoot out.

Albion boss Chis Hughton said: “This move is one which allows Ben to play regular first-team football at a good level for his development. At this stage of his career it’s important that he continues to gain as much match experience as possible.

“He’s someone who we’ve had around the first-team squad for the first half of the campaign, but with competition for places increased with the return of Dan Burn from Wigan, this gives him the chance to go out and play regular football at a level higher than he experienced last season.”