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Fans meet Albion players in Tokyo today

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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Fans flock to see Mitoma and colleagues - and Milner steps in to save a selfie

Kaoru Mitoma playing for Brighton against Kashima Antlers

Kaoru Mitoma playing for Brighton against Kashima Antlers

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

This will be intense - and Kaoru will thrive, says Milner ahead of new season

Jeremy Sarmiento celebrates with team-mates after his goal against Kashima

Jeremy Sarmiento celebrates with team-mates after his goal against Kashima

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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Sarmiento glad to get back to work - and state case for Prem place with Seagulls

Mats Wieffer trains with the Albion squad in Tokyo

Mats Wieffer trains with the Albion squad in Tokyo

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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Wieffer closes in on first chance to impress as Albion assess squad in Japan

Valentin Barco trains with Albion in Tokyo

Valentin Barco trains with Albion in Tokyo

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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Barco sets Argentina goal as he enjoys pre-season with Seagulls

Some of the scenes outside the Olympic Stadium ahead of Albion's game with Kashima Antlers

Some of the scenes outside the Olympic Stadium ahead of Albion's game with Kashima Antlers

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

An extraordinary day when Albion blue and white was out in force in Tokyo

Amario Cozier-Duberry and colleagues have been working hard in Tokyo

Amario Cozier-Duberry and colleagues have been working hard in Tokyo

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

Amario produces one of his trademarks - as he says Albion move is about 'opportunity'

Tom McGill has joined MK Dons

Tom McGill has joined MK Dons

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

McGill says MK is perfect fit as he seeks game time on loan

Albion in Tokyo: Follow the build-up and action as the Seagulls play Kashima

Albion in Tokyo: Follow the build-up and action as the Seagulls play Kashima

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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Recap Cozier-Duberry adds two as Albion run riot after the break in Tokyo

Kaoru Miroma waves to fan after Albion beat Kashima Antlers

Kaoru Miroma waves to fan after Albion beat Kashima Antlers

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

Come for Mitoma, stay for the five-goal entertainment (and hard work off the ball)

Amario Cozier-Dubbery scored twice in Tokyo

Amario Cozier-Dubbery scored twice in Tokyo

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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Boss likes what he sees so far from Cozier-Duberry - and it's not all about goals

Fabian Huerzeler was pleased with Albion's performance

Fabian Huerzeler was pleased with Albion's performance

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

Huerzeler happy with opening win in Tokyo - but sees things to improve

James Milner enjoys training in Tokyo this week

James Milner enjoys training in Tokyo this week

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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Spot the difference - but buzzing Milner says Albion can build on all the good work

The Amex stages occasional WSL fixtures

The Amex stages occasional WSL fixtures

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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Albion offer hopeful sign on stadium progress - as WSL fixtures are released

The sights of ancient Asakusa and the nearby Tokyo Skytree

The sights of ancient Asakusa and the nearby Tokyo Skytree

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

Not an hour to waste in this stunning city - but I might need that 'stamina ramen'

Kaoru Mitoma faces the Japanese media in Tokyo today

Kaoru Mitoma faces the Japanese media in Tokyo today

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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Amid Mitoma mania, Kaoru looks to bring some reality to his return from injury

Billy Gilmour training in Tokyo this week

Billy Gilmour training in Tokyo this week

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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Gilmour trains in Tokyo as Napoli expected to maintain interest in a deal

Albion train at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo today

Albion train at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo today

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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Why Huerzeler hopes his players 'suffer' as they embrace the heat of Tokyo

We are with Albion as they make their first trip to Japan

We are with Albion as they make their first trip to Japan

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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We are with Albion in Tokyo - and this is how you can best enjoy ALL our coverage

Albion players get instructions during a tough training session in Tokyo

Albion players get instructions during a tough training session in Tokyo

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

Boss says Albion balance is right as 'leaders' play part in his squad

Bart Verbruggen is currently on a post-Euros break

Bart Verbruggen is currently on a post-Euros break

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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Albion prepared to wait on Bart as new season draws close

Fabian Huerzeler takes training in Tokyo

Fabian Huerzeler takes training in Tokyo

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

Albion go down a storm with the boss as humidity mounts and pace quickens in Tokyo

Masaaki Koido was Kaoru Mitoma’s university coach.

Masaaki Koido was Kaoru Mitoma’s university coach.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

We see Mitoma's famous thesis - but it's not the only treasure he left in Japan

Albion are building up for their game against Kashima Antlers

Albion are building up for their game against Kashima Antlers

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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Albion beat the heat with training sessions as they warm up for first Tokyo run-out

Southwick Cricket Club has banned players hitting sixes when playing at The Green

Southwick Cricket Club has banned players hitting sixes when playing at The Green

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Cricket club bans hitting sixes to avoid damage claims from neighbours

Tom Haines scored a century for Sussex

Tom Haines scored a century for Sussex

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

Haines tunes up with a ton as Sussex set sights on Metro Bank Cup

Village team coaxes record Premier League appearance holder Barry out of retirement

Billy Gilmour is wanted by Napoli

Billy Gilmour is wanted by Napoli

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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Napoli expected to come back in for Gilmour after bid rejected

Staff on the Tokyo underground show their support to Kaoru Mitoma

Staff on the Tokyo underground show their support to Kaoru Mitoma

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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Under-estimate us if you want, says Barber as Albion enjoy first trip to Japan

Sussex have enjoyed an outstanding Blast group stage

Sussex have enjoyed an outstanding Blast group stage

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How Sussex answered one of Farbrace's doubts to secure home tie in style

Fran Kirby is among Albion's summer signings

Fran Kirby is among Albion's summer signings

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

Albion pleased with WSL summer signings - and there could be more

Daniel Hughes was again in great form

Daniel Hughes was again in great form

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Sharks clinch home tie in Blast quarter-finals with big Hove win

Kacper Kozlowski has left Albion

Kacper Kozlowski has left Albion

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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Albion midfielder on the move as squad takes shape for new season

Bart Verbruggen is facing a period of rehab

Bart Verbruggen is facing a period of rehab

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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Chance for Rushworth to shine as Verbruggen faces delayed return

Dario Vidosic met the media for the first time as Albion head coach

Dario Vidosic met the media for the first time as Albion head coach

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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Albion's search brings Vidosic around the globe - with ideas which will feel at home

Joao Pedro will miss the Japan trip

Joao Pedro will miss the Japan trip

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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Joao Pedro misses Japan trip as Albion prepare for Tokyo friendlies

Harrison Ward top-scored for Sussex

Harrison Ward top-scored for Sussex

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Coach slams 'schoolboy' Sussex as home Blast tie is put under threat

Paul Barber with Sven Goran Eriksson in 2004 and, inset, 'outstanding candidate' Graham Potter

Paul Barber with Sven Goran Eriksson in 2004 and, inset, 'outstanding candidate' Graham Potter

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

Barber: England manager hunt must be global - but Potter is an outstanding candidate

Graham Potter sidestepped a question about the England job

Graham Potter sidestepped a question about the England job

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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Potter swerves question on England job as he praises Southgate

Malick Yalcouye will have time to impress his new coaches

Malick Yalcouye will have time to impress his new coaches

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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Albion to make loan decision over new teen midfielder

Albion under-21s will visit the Broadfield Stadium

Albion under-21s will visit the Broadfield Stadium

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

Albion youngsters and Crawley set for early-season Trophy clash

Jojo Wollacott has signed for Crawley

Jojo Wollacott has signed for Crawley

Crawley Town FC

Reds bring in new goalkeeper as they prepare for League One

Kaoru Mitoma is a huge star in Japan

Kaoru Mitoma is a huge star in Japan

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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Excitement grows for Japan trip as Albion look to spread the word

Scott Lindsey is preparing his team for League One

Scott Lindsey is preparing his team for League One

Crawley Town FC

Pre-season isn't just about running, says Crawley boss after first friendly

Billy Gilmour is back at work with Albion

Billy Gilmour is back at work with Albion

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

More Albion internationals return to work as squad close in on Japan trip

Pascal Gross is seen as a key man for Albion

Pascal Gross is seen as a key man for Albion

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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One bid for Gross rejected so far - as Albion see midfielder as a key to next season

Graham Potter has been quoted among the favourites to succeed Gareth Southgate

Graham Potter has been quoted among the favourites to succeed Gareth Southgate

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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If FA make the same decision as Bloom did, Potter must be himself - no act or glow-up

Elisabeth Terland has joined Manchester United

Elisabeth Terland has joined Manchester United

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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Albion sign 'natural goalscorer' while Terland move to United is confirmed

Yankuba Minteh after signing for Albion

Yankuba Minteh after signing for Albion

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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Newcastle chief says they did not want to lose Albion new boy Minteh

Gareth Southgate after defeat by Spain in the Euro 2024 final

Gareth Southgate after defeat by Spain in the Euro 2024 final

England football

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Southgate steps down as England boss

Four Sussex athletes will be competing in the Paris Olympics

Four Sussex athletes will be competing in the Paris Olympics

Sussex athletes eyeing up medals ahead of Paris Olympics this month

See Gareth Southgate's full statement as he resigns as England's manager

See Gareth Southgate's full statement as he resigns as England's manager

England football

Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager saying its time for 'new chapter'

Graham Potter is the bookies' favourite to step in should Gareth Southgate step down

Graham Potter is the bookies' favourite to step in should Gareth Southgate step down

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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Bookies make Potter favourite for England job - IF Southgate goes

How Albion presented their new home kit for 2024-25

How Albion presented their new home kit for 2024-25

Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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Revealed - Albion's new-look home kit for 2024-25 season

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